Job Title: Senior Cloud Architect - AWS and Azure
Location: Atlanta - Georgia -30334
Work Type: Hybrid - Local to Georgia only
Senior Cloud Architects are experienced, advanced level senior professionals responsible for creating architectural approaches for software design and implementation that guide the development team in collaboration with the Principal Architect or other architects. They provide design reviews for developers, or peer reviews for other architects, and work with developers or other architects to aid in designs and development efforts. They provide a framework for the development of software or systems that will result in high quality IT solutions. They work collaboratively with the Principal Architect and other architects or technical resources to develop standards and processes. Senior Software Architects have advanced level skills in multiple areas of architecture along with expert or specialized skills that require very deep knowledge in two or more specific architecture areas. They communicate with stakeholders at all levels within and across organizations, support multiple teams and projects simultaneously, mentor other architects.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years of overall experience, to include a minimum of 5 years of enterprise, full-life cycle in Architecture in the professional IT/Software Development services industry.
5-8 years of hands-on technical application architecture experience and Application build/ modernization experience
5+ years of success in consultative/complex technical sales and deployment projects (where necessary, managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects).
Extensive experience architecting, designing, and programming applications to operate in AWS environment.
Experience in developing solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services.
Knowledge to identify the best cloud architecture options to help the organization reach its GTA strategic goals.
Experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal scalability, and high availability.
Experience in design, development, and deployment of application software at scale
Strong attention to detail, problem investigation and diagnostic skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Good organizational skills and forward planning ability
Self-Motivated and team player.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent work Experience
At least 5 years of progressive experience with the concepts, philosophies, and tools behind the design of applications, solution architecture, and underlying information technologies on AWS/Public Cloud
Preferred Qualifications:
(Preference will be given to candidates who, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience):
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Experience with Azure is a Plus
Experience with state and local Government is a plus
Enterprise-wide integration experience
One or more of the following RDBMS technologies: Oracle, MS SQL Serve, Postgress.
Experience with Java, XML, HTTP/S, FTP, Publish/subscribe mechanism, SOAP messaging, and REST Services
Familiarity with AWS networking
Knowledge of integration standards and best practices
Skill | Required / Desired | Years of Experience |
| Required | 5 |
Design, development, and deployment of application software at scale | Required | 7 |
AWS Cloud Architecture | Required | 5 |
AWS Cloud Implementation | Required | 4 |
Cloud Migrations Experience | Required | 3 |
Private, public and hybrid cloud models (including IaaS, PaaS) | Required | 5 |
AWS Certified Solutions Architect | Highly desired | |
Azure Experience | Desired | |
State & Local Government Experience | Highly desired | |
AWS Terraform/CloudFormation | Required | 3 |
Experience with RDBMS solutions in AWS or Azure | Desired | |
Experience with Java, XML, HTTP/S, FTP, Publish/subscribe mechanism, SOAP messaging, and REST Services | Desired | |
Knowledge of integration standards and best practices | Desired | |
Enterprise-wide integration experience | Desired | |