Senior Cloud Architect - AWS Migration Specialist

About Protera

Welcome to Protera Technologies, where we’re reimagining how SAP-centric organizations work in the cloud. Since 1998, we’ve been pioneers in bringing SAP and related applications to the cloud—think Microsoft Azure and AWS. Our global crew, spanning the US with offices in Chicago (HQ), Athens, Greece, and Mumbai, India, is on a mission to make IT smoother, faster, and more fun for our clients.

But here’s the thing: we’re not your typical “serious tech company.” While we’re obsessed with delivering top-notch IT solutions, we’re all about keeping it real, approachable, and enjoyable. We work hard, but we also play hard—whether we’re collaborating on cloud optimizations, enhancing security, or just hanging out as a team.

At Protera, we believe in empowering SAP-centric organizations with the best tools and tech to drive growth, and we love what we do. Our values? Simple: stay curious, stay authentic, and make meaningful connections. We celebrate wins big and small, whether it's a successful project or a fun team event.

If you’re looking for a place where tech and fun collide, come join us and see what makes Protera a great place to work.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Cloud Architect – AWS Migration, you’ll lead the charge in helping enterprise clients modernize their infrastructure and migrate complex workloads to AWS. You'll apply deep cloud expertise, cutting-edge tooling, and hands-on migration experience to design, architect, and deliver seamless transitions to the cloud—unlocking innovation, scalability, and performance for our customers.

Here’s a glimpse into your day-to-day:

• Partner with clients to assess current infrastructure and define the best AWS migration strategies.
• Apply AWS’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to align migration plans with business and technical goals.
• Design and implement scalable cloud architectures using services like EC2, Lambda, VPC, RDS, S3, DMS, and AMS.
• Identify and group application dependencies using mapping techniques to build migration move groups.
• Evaluate and use migration tools including AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, Backup, and third-party platforms.
• Assess cloud readiness and recommend modernization/refactoring of applications for AWS.
• Build detailed migration roadmaps outlining resources, timelines, and milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth migration and integration of apps and data.
• Support clients throughout migration—offering technical guidance, training, and minimizing disruption.
• Stay ahead of AWS innovations and trends to bring forward-thinking solutions to our clients.
• Lead client workshops and serve as a subject matter expert internally and externally.

What You Bring

We’re all about skills, attitude, and passion. You’re a great fit if you have:

• 10+ years of experience in cloud computing, with at least 6 years focused on AWS.
• Proven success leading large-scale AWS migration projects (including full data center moves).
• Expert knowledge of AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, and Networking.
• Mastery of AWS’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and its real-world application.
• Proficiency in automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation, Terraform).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS).
• Familiarity with config management tools like Ansible (nice to have).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (required).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills—you’re great at translating tech to diverse audiences.
• A mindset of continuous learning and a passion for sharing your expertise.

Why Join Protera?

• Work with global enterprise clients
• Learn fast with mentorship, certifications, and career growth
• Make a real impact in a company where ideas are welcome
• Flexible work setup (remote/hybrid)
• People-first culture with a global mindset

Ready to Make the Move?

We’d love to meet you.

Click “Apply Now” and tell us why you’re the one.

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Protera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Unlimited PTO