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Global GP LLC

$130.20 - $195.40/hr

Support automation systems for tank farms, truck loading racks, rail loading and unloading systems ... The company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time. Equal Opportunity Employer Global ...

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Zachary Piper Solutions

$160 - $210/hr

Salary Range: $160,000 - $210,000 *depending on experience* * Comprehensive Benefits: Medical ... Automation, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Cell, Automated ...

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Test Automation Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$87.40 - $110.40/hr

Collaborate with the Test Automation Architect to translate strategic automation objectives into ... The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be ...

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How much do automation architect salary jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for automation architect salary in the United States is $69.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.58 and $78.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automation Architect Salary vs Automation Engineer?

AspectAutomation ArchitectAutomation Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field, certifications like Certified Automation Professional (CAP)Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field, certifications like ISTQB or Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Work EnvironmentDesigns automation strategies, oversees implementation, collaborates with multiple teamsDevelops and tests automation scripts, supports automation projects, works closely with engineers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in IT, manufacturing, and software development companies for high-level automation planningCommon in software testing, manufacturing, and IT for process automation

Automation Architects focus on designing and overseeing automation systems, often requiring strategic planning and leadership. Automation Engineers implement and support automation solutions, working more hands-on with tools and scripts. Both roles are essential in automation projects but differ in scope and responsibilities.

How much do automation architects make in the US?

Automation architects in the US typically earn between $100,000 and $150,000 annually, with salaries varying based on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in tools like scripting, cloud platforms, or DevOps may command higher compensation.

What does an automation architect do?

An automation architect designs and implements automated systems and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort within organizations. They analyze business processes, select appropriate tools and technologies such as scripting, robotic process automation (RPA), and cloud platforms, and ensure solutions are scalable and maintainable. Strong technical skills, understanding of software development, and certifications in automation tools are often required for this role.
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Infographic showing various Automation Architect Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,528 per year, or $69 per hour.

Platform Architect / Cloud Architect

Request Technology, LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$67 - $85.25/hr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Platform Architect/Cloud Architect

Salary: Open + bonus

Location: Chicago, IL

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Deep, hands-on expertise with Kubernetes — Kubernetes tenants, observability, solution design, operators, cluster architecture, workload design, networking, security, and operational patterns at scale
  • Kubernetes on cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, etc.)
  • OPA (Open Policy Agent)
  • CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent
  • Practical experience with Apache Flink or equivalent stream processing frameworks — job design, state management, and deployment on Kubernetes
  • Experience designing and implementing GitOps pipelines —platform governance, infrastructure-as-code, environment promotion, secrets management, and release automation using tools such as Flux, ArgoCD, Terraform, or Helm

Preferred, not required

  • Hands-on experience architecting Apache Kafka deployments
  • Strong AWS architecture experience — VPCs, EC2, EKS, MSK, S3, IAM, KMS, networking, and security services
  • Experience with observability tooling at scale — OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • · Lead architecture design and decision-making for core platform capabilities: container orchestration, streaming infrastructure, cloud architecture, CI/CD and GitOps pipelines, and observability

·        Develop and maintain target-state platform architectures with clear transition plans from current state

·        Own reference architectures for Kubernetes-based workloads, Kafka streaming topologies, Flink stream processing, and AWS infrastructure patterns

  • Architect and guide migration of workloads to cloud-native patterns on AWS, including compute, networking, storage, and security services
  • Define GitOps model — infrastructure-as-code practices, pipeline standards, environment promotion, and configuration management at scale
  • Evaluate and recommend platform technologies and tooling; lead proof-of-concept efforts to validate architectural decisions before commitment
  • Establish observability standards — logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting — as a platform-level capability, not an afterthought
  • Partner with Application Architecture to ensure platform capabilities match application design requirements — particularly for high-throughput, low-latency clearing workloads
  • Collaborate with Engineering and operations teams to ensure platform designs are buildable, operable, and supportable — not just theoretically sound
  • Facilitate architecture working sessions with technical leads and business stakeholders; communicate platform decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

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