About the job You're considering

We are seeking a Lead Architect to drive enterprise-wide AWS platform transformation, data modernization, and application modernization initiatives. This role will define cloud architecture strategy, guide modernization roadmaps, and lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based solutions. The architect will partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to accelerate digital transformation, optimize cloud investments, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Your role:

• Define cloud architecture strategy, guide modernization roadmaps, and lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based solutions.
• Partner with business, engineering, and technology leaders to accelerate digital transformation, optimize cloud investments, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Skills and experience

• Deep expertise in **AWS Cloud Architecture**, including compute, storage, networking, security, and governance services.
• Proven experience developing and executing **application modernization strategies**, including rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, and cloud-native transformation.
• Strong knowledge of **data platform modernization**, including data lakes, data warehouses, data governance, ETL/ELT, and real-time analytics solutions on AWS.
• Experience designing **microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and containerized platforms** using Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, and serverless technologies.
• Expertise in **cloud security, compliance, identity management, and enterprise architecture best practices**.
• Strong understanding of **DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and automation frameworks**.
• Ability to create technology roadmaps, architecture standards, and modernization business cases aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong stakeholder management, consulting, and leadership skills with the ability to influence executive and technical teams.
• Experience leading architecture reviews, solution design workshops, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.'

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $140,000 - $170,000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.