Title: Senior Cloud Application Architect
Client: Department of Human Services
Location: Atlanta GA
Note: This is a Hybrid Role.
Job Description:
- We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in designing and implementing scalable secure and innovative solutions across a range of technologies including Java Salesforce C NodeJS NestJS Angular Spring Boot ServiceNow AWS microservices architecture DevOps CI/CD databases and containerization. Asa Solution Architect you will be responsible for not only delivering endtoend solutions but also ensuring that the solutions adhere to both industry standards and the specific standards followed by the agency or organization.
- You will verify that the solution approach is applicable relevant and aligned with business needs while working effectively with vendors and collaborating across crossfunctional workstreams to drive success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture Design& Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of scalable secure and highperformance applications and systems using Java C NodeJS and Spring Boot. Focus on designing microservicesbased architectures to enable flexibility scalability and ease of maintenance ensuring solutions meet technical and business requirements.
- Solution Verification & Standards Compliance: Ensure that the proposed solution approach is verified against industry standards best practices and the specific standards followed by the agency or organization. Review design decisions technical choices and ensure that they are applicable relevant and compliant with applicable regulations frameworks and security standards.
- Microservices Architecture: Design develop and implement microservicesbased solutions that break down monolithic applications into manageable modular components promote scalability resiliency and independent deployment. Ensure that microservices are secure efficient and adhere to best practices.
- Cloud & AWS Expertise: Architect cloudbased solutions utilizing AWS services (e.g. EC2 Lambda RDS DynamoDB S3 ECS EKS). Design and implement cloudnative solutions that prioritize availability security and cost efficiency.
- Cloud Infrastructure Management and Automation: Experience in managing and automating infrastructure deployments using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to ensure efficient scalable and secure cloud resource management across multiple environments.
- Salesforce & ServiceNow Integration: Leverage Salesforce and ServiceNow platforms for seamless integration and automation optimizing customer relationship management (CRM) and IT service management (ITSM) workflows.
- Monitoring Tools: Design and implement monitoring solutions for infrastructure applications and business processes using Dynatrace and Splunk ensuring integration between the monitoring tools and other system components (Cloud platforms CI/CD pipelines microservices etc.
- DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines: Design implement and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins GitLab GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline. Implement DevOps practices to automate code deployment testing and infrastructure provisioning ensuring they adhere to security and compliance standards.
- Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize Docker for containerizing applications and Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS for container orchestration enabling highly scalable and portable applications.
- Database Management: Design and manage both relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL PostgreSQL DynamoDB MongoDB). Ensure database scalability performance optimization and proper integration with applications while adhering to the agency s data governance standards.
- Vendor Collaboration & Relationship Management: Work closely with thirdparty vendors to ensure that external solutions and products integrate seamlessly with overall architecture. Evaluate vendor solutions manage expectations and ensure delivery within scope timeline and quality standards.
- CrossWorkstream Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including product management development operations and security teams to align solutions with business objectives. Ensure seamless communication and integration across various work streams and stakeholders.
- Solution Evaluation & Improvement: Continuously evaluate the performance and efficiency of existing systems proposing improvements and optimizations to enhance scalability security and user experience. Ensure solutions remain adaptable and relevant as business requirements evolve.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams ensuring highquality code and adherence to architectural best practices. Mentor junior architects and developers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role with handson experience in designing complex systems.
- Proficiency in Java C NodeJS NestJS Angular and Spring Boot for application development.
- Strong experience in integrating with Salesforce and ServiceNow platforms.
- Expertise in AWS cloud technologies (EC2 Lambda S3 RDS DynamoDB ECS/EKS etc..
- Indepth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools including Jenkins GitLab GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline.
- Handson experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes Amazon ECS or EKS.
- Strong understanding of both relational (MySQL PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB DynamoDB) database systems.
- Proficient in using Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.
- Experience in system design and architectural decisionmaking with a focus on highavailability scalability and performance.
- Strong ability to verify solution compliance with both industry standards and organizational requirements.
- Proven experience in vendor management including evaluating thirdparty solutions integrating external products and maintaining productive vendor relationships.
- Experience working effectively with crossfunctional teams ensuring smooth collaboration across different departments and workstreams.
- Excellent problemsolving communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with additional frameworks such as Spring Cloud Microservices and GraphQL.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Salesforce Platform Developer).
- Experience in ensuring regulatory compliance and data security standards (e.g. GDPR HIPAA) in architectural designs.
- Experience in any of Integration platforms like MuleSoft/Boomi is a plus.
"If you are: bright motivated skilled a differencemaker able to get things done work with minimum direction enthusiastic a thinker able to juggle and multitask communicate effectively and lead then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client so get back to us and tell us why you think you are a fit."
About Us:
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role with hands-on experience in designing complex systems. Proficiency in Java, C++, NodeJS, NestJS, Angular, and Spring Boot for application development. Strong experience in integrating with Salesforce and ServiceNow platforms. Expertise in AWS cloud technologies (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS, etc.. In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline. Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, or EKS. Strong understanding of both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) database systems. Proficient in using Git for version control and collaborative development workflows. Experience in system design and architectural decision-making, with a focus on high-availability, scalability, and performance. Strong ability to verify solution compliance with both industry standards and organizational requirements. Proven experience in vendor management, including evaluating third-party solutions, integrating external products, and maintaining productive vendor relationships. Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration across different departments and workstreams. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.