Director – Cloud and Application Development Capability

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

•  Build and lead a team of subject matter experts who will modernize, standardize, and accelerate solution architecture efforts.
• Architect and scale a world-class delivery model for cloud-native and enterprise-grade solutions, with a strong emphasis on AWS and other leading platforms.
• Spearhead the creation of reusable solution assets, demo environments, delivery playbooks, and golden paths that empower sales and delivery teams to operate with precision and speed.
• Actively support strategic proposal efforts, client marketing initiatives, and brand promotion activities—ensuring our architectural vision is front and center in how we present ourselves to the market.
• Identify, recruit, and inspire a high-performing team of architects and engineers.

What You Will Need:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• 20+ years of professional experience, including at least 10+ years in solution architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise application development
• Proven experience building and scaling cloud-native solutions across various industries
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar are required
• Strong knowledge of modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, containerization, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and API-first design
• Solid understanding of well-architected frameworks, design patterns, and scalable delivery models
• Experience working in a global delivery model
• Experience in developing demo environments, reusable assets, and delivery playbooks for sales and implementation teams
• Strong executive presence with the capability to inspire cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting strategic proposals, client marketing, and brand-building initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliverables effectively
• Proven ability co-develop solutions, drive joint go-to-market initiatives, and extend sales reach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in a global consulting firm or IT services organizations.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities, with the capacity to engage effectively with a variety of senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Extremely driven, energetic, and able to thrive in a result-oriented, entrepreneurial, analytical environment.
• Established network of trusted relationships with cloud providers, ISVs, and industry leaders

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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