Cloud Architect

Job#: 3044878

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of Apex's Cloud Platform Modernization approach and framework with clients in various stages of cloud-data maturity.
• Works closely with client application teams to understand the current architecture of the applications and develops solution architecture, application migration and integration plans, and new features for a move to cloud environment.
• Advises on the architecture against various criteria, considering factors such as scalability, security, and performance, including how best to leverage using AWS native services.
• Advise clients on cloud application architecture best practices and leverage the strengths of the platform to meet the specific requirements and use cases around architecture, standards and governance.
• Build strong client, industry, and technical community relationships and represent Apex Systems as leaders in Industry and Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and implementation skills. Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices. Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate collaborative teamwork.
• Produce high quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement success. Demonstrate a passion for quality and process improvement.
• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value. Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, providing consultative guidance. Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities. Proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a solution-focused mindset
• Identify and evaluate new team members through professional networking and technical screening

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and/or development with 3+ years designing cloud-based solutions primarily leveraging AWS native services.
• Has led end-to-end migrations to AWS cloud environment.
• Experience in design of medium to large sized applications, preferably in the cloud and/or container environment
• Experience with event streaming and web service protocols like SOAP, REST, JSON, RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Experience with containerization Kubernetes and/or Docker for Java and/or .NET based applications
• Experience with SOA /Micro services-based Architecture, API management, Session /Token management with the API Gateway like Data Power
• Adept at leveraging AWS-native services in a serverless environment (i.e., services related to data ingress, storage, engineering and analytics such as Lambdas, Step Functions, SQS, MSK)
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization flows between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Experience with Design Patterns and Modeling tools
• In an architect role, experienced with leading team of developers and other technical professionals in an Agile delivery framework
• Positive relationship builder able to navigate through complex situations to ensure the most robust and pragmatic solution
• Strong analytical skills and the aptitude to quickly identify gaps and risks
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills including the ability to help stakeholders navigate the trade-offs and alternatives to various solution architectures
• BA/BS required, preferably in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields (applicable education and experience may be substituted)
• Advanced degree (MS) in a quantitative discipline preferred (applicable experience may be substituted)

Technical Requirements:

• Has leveraged AWS native services for ingestion, enrichment, integration, and accessibility, and AWS native tooling, such as Lambdas, SQS, Step Functions, S3.
• Experience with DataOps concepts and tooling for source control and setting up CI/CD pipelines on AWS.
• AWS Solutions Architect certification preferred but experience may be substituted.

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