Senior Cloud Application Architect

Job Title

Senior Cloud Application Architect,

Job Location

Atlanta GA

Duration

12 Months

Hybrid

Job Description

Your role will involve leveraging your expertise in AWS, Microservices, React or Angular UI, and advanced databases like PostgreSQL, and Elastic search. You will lead architecture design efforts, guide internal and vendor teams, and ensure the successful delivery of projects by applying best practices in software development and maintenance.

In addition, be accountable for analyzing and designing the infrastructure architecture and management of technology-based business solutions to meet business and technical requirements for Georgia Child Welfare – Office of Information Technology program initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture Design

Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure cloud architectures using AWS. Ensure that solutions are modular, efficient, and aligned with best practices in cloud computing.

Networking/Security

Should prepare the network/firewall flows between the systems and provide documentation and work with AWS Cloud Managed Services team.

Microservices and Modular Systems

Architect and develop Java-based microservices and modular systems that are robust, scalable, and meet business needs.

UI Development Oversight

Supervise the development of user interfaces using React or Angular, ensuring seamless integration with backend services and superior user experience.

Database Management

Design and manage databases using PostgreSQL, Document DB, and Elasticsearch to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

Infrastructure as Code

Design and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.

Cloud Monitoring and Optimization

Implement and manage cloud monitoring solutions to ensure the health, performance, and security of applications and infrastructure. Utilize AWS monitoring tools like CloudWatch for effective monitoring and alerts.

Leadership and Collaboration

Direct and mentor internal teams and vendors, overseeing design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

Project Delivery

Drive the successful delivery of cloud application projects by managing architecture, design, and development processes. Ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

Best Practices

Advocate for and implement best practices in software development, including modular design, code quality, and system maintenance.

Proactive Problem-Solving

Identify and address potential technical issues early, providing innovative solutions and ensuring timely resolution.

Documentation

Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, design specifications, and development guidelines to support ongoing maintenance and future enhancements.

Linux/Unix Administration

Experience with Linux/Unix systems administration, including configuration, scripting and management.

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum of 10+ years in IT software architecture and development with significant expertise in AWS, Java microservices, and modern UI frameworks (React or Angular).

Database Expertise

Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, Document DB, and Elasticsearch, including designing and managing complex data models.

Infrastructure as Code

Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.

Cloud Monitoring

Experience with cloud monitoring tools and practices, including AWS CloudWatch and other related technologies.

Leadership Skills

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and drive successful project outcomes.

Proactive Approach

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude towards identifying and addressing technical challenges.

Best Practices

In-depth knowledge of software development best practices, including modular design, code quality, and system maintenance.

Education

Bachelor’s

degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.

Preferred Skills

Configuration Management

Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Puppet and Ansible.

Scripting Languages

Proficiency in one or more scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Modern Cloud-Native Design

Experience with modern cloud-native design principles, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.

Software Modularization

Experience with software modularization and modernization strategies to enhance system flexibility and scalability.

Scheduling Tool

BMC Control M experience is a plus for configuring job executions and administrative activities.

Teradata MDM

MDM system experience is a plus.