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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solution Architect - **Company:** Cox Automotive - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,600.0 - $204,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Big Data, Command-Line Interface, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, JSON, Korn Shell, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Ansible, Ruby, SQL Databases, YAML, Data Logging, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Enterprise Integration, Cloud Migration, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Dynatrace, Serverless Computing, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usbbc8c29d0317f41bd416ed2d9b37b42b ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise IT architecture. * Strong experience with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Experience with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud models. * Strong Kubernetes/K8s and Docker experience. * Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Strong DevOps and CI/CD experience. * Experience designing microservices and serverless architectures. * Experience with cloud networking and infrastructure design. * Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, compliance, and IAM. * Experience with AWS CloudFormation and/or Azure Resource Manager (ARM). * Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools. * Experience with enterprise architecture and technical solution design. * Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Cloud & Technical Technologies Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP Containers: Kubernetes, Docker Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager DevOps: CI/CD, automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery Architecture: Microservices, Serverless, Cloud APIs Monitoring: Sysdig Secure (CNAPP), Dynatrace, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Cloud Operations Scripting: Bash, KornShell, PowerShell, CLI, Helm, YAML, JSON, Ruby, HCL Preferred Qualifications * 8+ years of enterprise cloud or hybrid-cloud experience. * Strong cloud engineering background. * Experience with SQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases. * Experience with data lakes, ETL/ELT, data pipelines, and big-data technologies. * Experience with AI/ML cloud services. * Experience working in large enterprise or government environments. * Experience creating architecture diagrams using Microsoft Visio. * Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project. * Excellent communication, documentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Candidate Requirements * Must be local to Austin, TX or within a 50-mile radius. * Must be available to work onsite Thursday and Friday. * Must be comfortable with an in-person interview. * Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with Cloud Architecture, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, DevOps/CI-CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Cloud Security. * Minimum 7+ years of relevant cloud architecture experience. ## Description Texas HHSC is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect 2 to support enterprise cloud infrastructure, modernization, and architecture initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud platforms, Kubernetes environments, DevOps solutions, Infrastructure as Code, automation, security, and enterprise architecture. The candidate will work across multiple projects and collaborate with technical teams, architects, and business stakeholders to develop secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities * Design and develop enterprise cloud architecture and infrastructure solutions. * Support cloud modernization and migration initiatives across enterprise environments. * Design cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. * Develop and maintain IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions. * Design and implement cloud network architectures. * Develop secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments. * Implement containerized and microservices-based architectures using Kubernetes and Docker. * Support DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives. * Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM). * Implement cloud security, governance, compliance, identity, and access management solutions. * Configure and maintain cloud monitoring, auditing, logging, and observability solutions. * Work with cloud APIs, serverless technologies, and enterprise integration solutions. * Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution designs. * Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and application teams. * Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects. * Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and deployment issues. * Participate in Agile/Scrum development and delivery processes. * Provide occasional after-hours support when required. ## Related Videos - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)