Chicago, IL · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
... Architect / DevOps Engineer) Experience with service mesh (Istio / Gateway API) SRE or Platform Engineering background Experience supporting regulated or enterprise environments"
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
... Architect / DevOps Engineer) Experience with service mesh (Istio / Gateway API) SRE or Platform Engineering background Experience supporting regulated or enterprise environments"
Chicago, IL · On-site
$68.25 - $90/hr
Lead DevOps Architect Duration: 6+ Months Location: Chicago, IL Responsibilities • Lead initiatives to define, design, and implement DevOps solutions: Roadmap, reference architectures, tools ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$68.25 - $90/hr
Lead DevOps Architect Duration: 6+ Months Location: Chicago, IL Responsibilities • Lead initiatives to define, design, and implement DevOps solutions: Roadmap, reference architectures, tools ...
As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, drives functional performance by ... Applies innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer ...
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As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, drives functional performance by ... Applies innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer ...
As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, drives functional performance by ... Applies innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer ...
As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, drives functional performance by ... Applies innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer ...
North Chicago, IL · On-site
$141K/yr
As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, drives functional performance by ... Applies innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer ...
North Chicago, IL · On-site
$141K/yr
As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, drives functional performance by ... Applies innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer ...
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy ...
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy ...
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$102K - $160K/yr
This role requires expertise in AWS architecture, GitHub-driven DevOps pipelines, API Gateway implementations, and Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The ideal candidate will drive the ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$102K - $160K/yr
This role requires expertise in AWS architecture, GitHub-driven DevOps pipelines, API Gateway implementations, and Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The ideal candidate will drive the ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$85K - $114K/yr
About LJC LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of ...
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy ...
Oak Brook, IL · On-site
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Coordinate, distribute, and review work from consultants, engineers, and internal staff to ensure design alignment and project consistency * Prepare architectural drawings, technical details, and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
Coordinate, distribute, and review work from consultants, engineers, and internal staff to ensure design alignment and project consistency * Prepare architectural drawings, technical details, and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$111K/yr
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering. * In addition to #1, must have five years of Architectural or Civil design experience that includes project management. * Considerable ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$111K/yr
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering. * In addition to #1, must have five years of Architectural or Civil design experience that includes project management. * Considerable ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$108K - $131K/yr
C. (Chantilly, VA) Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and facility management services throughout the world. Exp Federal's mission is to provide ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$108K - $131K/yr
C. (Chantilly, VA) Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and facility management services throughout the world. Exp Federal's mission is to provide ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$80K - $110K/yr
The Architect, (Arch if not licensed) with some supervision from the Manager of Architecture ... Initiate and orchestrate the work of the entire project team (the various engineering and interiors ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$80K - $110K/yr
The Architect, (Arch if not licensed) with some supervision from the Manager of Architecture ... Initiate and orchestrate the work of the entire project team (the various engineering and interiors ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
The Architect, (Arch if not licensed) with some supervision from the Manager of Architecture ... Initiate and orchestrate the work of the entire project team (the various engineering and interiors ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
The Architect, (Arch if not licensed) with some supervision from the Manager of Architecture ... Initiate and orchestrate the work of the entire project team (the various engineering and interiors ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65.50 - $85.25/hr
Azure Devops Architect Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite from Day 1) Job Type: Contract Experience Required: 12 years Skill Metrics: GITHUB Azure Azure Architecture Terraform Top 3 skills required for ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$65.50 - $85.25/hr
Azure Devops Architect Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite from Day 1) Job Type: Contract Experience Required: 12 years Skill Metrics: GITHUB Azure Azure Architecture Terraform Top 3 skills required for ...
$68.84 - $69.72
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An Architect Developer frequently works at the intersection of multiple teams, engaging with both software engineers and business stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions. They serve as a bridge between the development team, quality assurance, product management, and sometimes operations teams, ensuring that architectural decisions align with business objectives and technical feasibility. Regular meetings, documentation reviews, and design sessions are common, and clear communication is key to managing expectations and facilitating successful project outcomes. This collaborative approach ensures that solutions are not just technically sound but also practical and aligned with organizational goals.
To thrive as an Architect Developer, you need a solid background in software development, application architecture, and systems design, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with architectural design tools (such as UML, ArchiMate), cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), and certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help in aligning technical solutions with business goals and collaborating across teams. These capabilities are critical for designing robust, scalable systems that meet organizational needs and driving technical vision.
An Architect Developer is a professional who blends software development expertise with architectural design skills to create scalable and efficient systems. They are responsible for both the high-level system design and hands-on coding, ensuring that architectural decisions align with business and technical requirements. This role requires deep knowledge of software engineering, cloud architecture, and modern development frameworks. Architect Developers collaborate with stakeholders to define system specifications and oversee implementation. Their goal is to build robust, maintainable, and future-proof software solutions.
$110K - $145K/yr
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Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Strong hands‑on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes primitives and cluster operations
Containerization expertise using Docker / OCI images
Experience with Ingress, Load Balancing, DNS, and TLS
CI/CD tools and GitOps workflows
Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience (Terraform preferred)
Observability and monitoring in cloud‑native environments
Security & Compliance
Container image hardening and vulnerability management
Experience with hardened base images (Chainguard preferred)
Secure secrets management and RBAC
Soft Skills
Strong documentation and design skills
Ability to collaborate across platform, application, and security teams
Client‑facing communication and delivery mindset"
Preferred Qualifications
Google Cloud Professional certifications (Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer)
Experience with service mesh (Istio / Gateway API)
SRE or Platform Engineering background
Experience supporting regulated or enterprise environments"
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11 - 50 Employees
Troy, MI, US
2009
