Senior Cloud Architect at ABBTECH Professional Resources
About the Job
This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents)
Remote
Description: Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies. Knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns as well as understanding of various coding methods and computer languages. Data modeling and database design experience. Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and service oriented architecture (SOA).
Designs and develops new software products or major enhancements to existing software. Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Responsible for project completion. Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management. Ideally requires a bachelors degree, or demonstrated architectural experience in the area of specialization. Experience communicating with key executives in a concise yet analytical manner.
Evaluate existing software solutions to identify areas for improvement. Oversee architectural approaches from conception to installation.
List of tasks to be performed:
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the organization for cloud end-to-end architecture, including Azure, GCP or AWS and future providers, networking, provisioning, and management
• Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the “why,” and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation
• Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives
• Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for applications
• Drive scope definition, requirements analysis, functional and technical design, application build, product configuration, unit testing, and production deployment
• Ensure delivered solutions meet/perform to technical and functional/non-functional requirements
• Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of an issue, including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to service owners
• Ensure delivered solutions are realized in time frame committed; work in conjunction with project sponsors to size and manage scope and risk
• Provide thought leadership in industry and to fellow team members across business and technical project dimensions solving complex business requirements
Knowledge with the following qualifications:
• DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab)
• Expertise with Cloud Architecture and Design and Development
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
• Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
• Experience developing multithreading apps, performance tuning, and debugging
Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:
• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc)
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
Required Experience Level:
• Experience in designing large and complex IT operations in large organizations. The position requires strong leadership and team-building skills, and must be able to collaborate effectively with a group of high performing individuals as well as the Executive Leadership Team.
• Experience with Azure, GCP or AWS enterprise implementations
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
• Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
• Strong understanding of SOA, object-oriented analysis and design, and/or client/server systems
Education Requirements:
• A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years’ relevant experience
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.
Additional Provisions:
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate’s resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
- 401(k) with match
- Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
- Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
- Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
- BB&T @ Work Program
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans
