Cloud Architect
The Planet GroupChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted May 14, 2025
160000 - 180000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
Job Description
Be a part of our success story at Launch. Launch is seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, cloud-agnostic solutions for our enterprise clients.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure, or engineering roles.
- Proven experience consulting with enterprise clients, leading cloud strategy and execution.
- Strong hands-on expertise across at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
- Solid grasp of CI/CD, automation, containerization, and modern DevOps practices.
- Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor messages for both technical and business stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Matched 401k
- Uncapped, take-what-you-need PTO policy
