Cloud Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Sep 1, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $142k
$70k most similar roles pay here $242k

This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$216,656 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 375 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 368 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Cloud Architect

As a Cloud Architect at our company, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cloud-based solutions for complex client challenges. Your role involves designing robust enterprise applications and guiding developers, designers, and testers through the engineering process while ensuring adherence to technical standards. You will also expand your expertise in data engineering, AI design, and automated testing as you build critical systems relied upon by our workforce. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of software development experience, including extensive work with Linux and Amazon Web Services, along with a proven track record in DevOps leadership or technical roles. Proficiency in Node.js, Angular, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and Redis is beneficial, as is experience leading Agile teams and making UI/UX recommendations.

What you'll do

  • Design cloud-based solutions for complex enterprise problems.
  • Lead the development and testing of critical systems used by workforce.
  • Inform strategic decisions regarding cloud engineering standards and practices.
  • Expand expertise in data engineering, AI design, and automated testing.
  • Guide developers, designers, and testers throughout project lifecycle.
  • Develop DevOps solutions to enhance software delivery efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in software development and Linux software development.
  • 5+ years of experience architecting cloud-based systems and using Amazon Web Services.
  • 2+ years of experience leading or developing DevOps solutions.
  • Experience as a technical leader, such as software architect or lead developer.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

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