Cloud & Data Engineering Architect

We are seeking a Principal Cloud & Data Engineering Architect to lead the design, modernization, and governance of an enterprise-scale cloud-native integration platform and data ecosystem.

Role Details

• Position: Principal Cloud & Data Engineering Architect
• Location: Columbia, SC
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (with 2 4 onsite days/month; open to nationwide candidates working EST hours)
• Interview Process: 1 Round (Virtual or Onsite option for local candidates)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cloud Architecture: Design and deploy modern, cloud-native Azure solutions and enterprise integration patterns.
• Build Integration Platforms: Develop scalable APIs, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous messaging systems.
• Architect Data Solutions: Guide the implementation of enterprise cloud data lakes, analytics, and data engineering capabilities.
• Establish Governance & DevOps: Drive CI/CD automation, IaC practices, cloud security standards, and technical governance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ Years: Enterprise Technology Solution Design & Development
• 7+ Years: Cloud Architecture (Microsoft Azure preferred, AWS/Google Cloud Platform acceptable)
• Enterprise Integration: REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture & Distributed Systems
• Data Engineering: Cloud Data Lakes & Analytics Platforms
• DevOps & IaC: Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, and CI/CD Pipelines
• Security & Governance: IAM, Cloud Security, Performance Optimization & Architecture Standards

Preferred Skills

• Integration experience with SAP / S/4HANA, ERPs, or Enterprise HR/Financial systems.
• Azure Certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer, or Azure Data Engineer).
• TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification.
• Public sector or highly regulated environment experience.