Cloud Services Solution Architect

About Bluestaq
At Bluestaq we build secure data platforms that matter for space missions national defense healthcare systems and commercial innovation. Founded in 2018 weve become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management by staying focused on what counts: modern architecture operational excellence and mission impact.

Were engineers problem-solvers and builders who take the mission seriously but not ourselves. We automate the repeatable question the status quo and design systems that are as reliable as they are scalable. Whether were supporting space defense systems or healthcare advancements we build with the same principles: cloud-native solutions security by design and relentless simplicity.

Our name Blue (military shorthand for the good guys) and staq (as in software stack). Its who we are mission-aligned technologists building platforms that protect the worlds most valuable data.

Recognized Excellence Weve earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazines Fastest-Growing Private Companies and consistently rank among Colorados Best Workplaces. But what were most proud of The systems we build the teams we develop and the mission outcomes we enable.

How We Work
These technical tenets guide how we build:

• Cloud-Native First Default to managed cloud services and AI/ML capabilities; self-managed infrastructure requires explicit justification
• Automate Everything Build automation from day one through infrastructure as code CI/CD pipelines and self-healing systems
• Architecture Before Implementation Document decisions evaluate alternatives and align before writing code
• Operational Excellence Through Simplicity Build systems that are simple to understand operate and maintain with minimal human intervention
• Secure and Compliant by Design Embed security and compliance in architecture and automation through DevSecOps practices
• Learn Fast Iterate Faster Prototype test and validate early; embrace short feedback loops and incremental delivery
• Challenge Legacy Champion Innovation Question how weve always done it while staying grounded in delivering customer value

Cloud Services Solution Architect

About the Role
Bluestaqis seeking a Cloud Services Solutions Architect to design develop and deploy cloud-native solutions that rely heavily on AWS infrastructure and services. This role blends solutions-architecture thinking with hands-on engineering depth particularly in cloud services infrastructure and software development.

You will work closely with engineering product and customer stakeholders to design end-to-end solutionsfrom requirements and architecture through implementation and deployment. While not a security specialist role this position requires building systems with security resilience and scalability in mind from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design/architect cloud-native/hybrid solutions and lead migrations from legacy systems to AWS embeddingIaC CI/CD pipelines and self-healing capabilities from day one.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable maintainable solution architectures
• Collaborate with software engineers to design systems with a strong emphasis on Java-based services APIs and backend integration
• Develop solutions that incorporate containerized workloads using Docker and orchestration platforms (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to design reliable networking storage andcomputearchitectures
• Guide teams through architectural decisions related to performance scalability reliability and cost optimization
• Ensure solutions are designed with security best practices compliance considerations and operational resilience in mind
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical leadership across solution lifecycles
• Stay current with emerging AWS services cloud patterns and AI/ML-enabled solution capabilities
• Leverage AI agents (Claude Code AWS Bedrock) for IaC automation code reviews and cloud-native DevSecOps workflows.
• Contribute to internal architecture standards reference designs and best practices
• Own system-level architecture for one or more products with limited oversight.
• Drive architectural decisions through design reviews diagrams RFCs and guardrails that teams can execute against.
• Mentor engineers on architectural thinking not just local design.
• Represent architecture in customer meetings technical demos and risk reviews.
• Default to managed cloud services and AI/ML capabilities; self-managed infrastructure requires explicit justification
• Build automation from day one through infrastructure as code CI/CD pipelines and self-healing systems
• Document decisions evaluate alternatives and align before writing code
• Build systems that are simple to understand operate and maintain with minimal human intervention
• Embed security and compliance in architecture and automation through DevSecOps practices
• Prototype test and validate early; embrace short feedback loops and incremental delivery
• Question how weve always done it while staying grounded in delivering customer value

Required Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2 S3 Lambda VPC etc.).
• Demonstrated experience designing developing and deploying commercial solutions on AWS
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure includingcompute networking storage and IAM
• Hands-on software development experience with a strong preference for Java-based backend systems
• Experience designing and working with containerized applications (Docker Kubernetes or similar)
• Familiarity with cloud-native design patterns microservices and API-driven architectures
• Ability tooperateat a solutions-architect levelconnecting technical decisions to business outcomes
• Strong communicationskills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Associate)
• Experience with AI-enabled or data-driven cloud solutions
• Exposure to DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Experience supporting or designing systems in regulated high-reliability or mission-critical environments

Required Experience: 8 years of professional experience in software engineering cloud services or solution architecture roles

Required Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Clearance Requirement:This position may require the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance U.S. citizenship is required and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.

Why Colorado Springs

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as Americas Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry scaly and feathery friends.
• Womens Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025) highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Relocation:This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at .

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date or until the position is filled whichever comes first.