Cloud Application Architect, Lead
About The Position
Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions supporting Public Health data modernization initiatives. Apply cloud architecture expertise to improve system stability, performance, and maintainability while aligning solutions with mission and business objectives. Work with program managers, product owners, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and cloud teams to translate requirements into effective architectures and guide development teams through implementation. Lead architecture reviews, define cloud integration patterns, and ensure solutions follow engineering best practices, including DevSecOps, automation, and cloud-native development. Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, contribute to long-term technology roadmaps, and evaluate the current environment to identify opportunities for improvement.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering and software architecture.
- 8+ years of full-stack development experience, including .NET in cloud environments and modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, and Vue.
- 8+ years of experience with SQL development, relational database design, and performance optimization.
- 3+ years of experience architecting or developing solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Azure App Services, databases, and monitoring features.
- Experience presenting technical ideas, concepts, and business decisions to technical and business audiences.
- Experience providing technical leadership, direction, and support to multiple development teams working on parallel projects.
- Experience leading technical design sessions and delivering architecture documentation.
- Knowledge of AI-based software development, federal cybersecurity, and Section 508 requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multi-cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, serverless architecture, containerization, and messaging frameworks such as Kafka or Azure Service Bus.
- Experience implementing Azure-centric DevSecOps strategies and continuous deployment pipelines.
- Experience with Azure-based event-driven architectures or distributed systems for high-performance, resilient applications.
- Experience with successful cloud optimization.
- Experience with Agentic AI frameworks and tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including in cloud solution design discussions.
- Master’s degree.
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions for Public Health data modernization.
- Translate business, operational, and technical requirements into cloud architectures and guide development teams through implementation.
- Improve system stability, performance, and maintainability while aligning solutions with mission and business objectives.
- Lead architecture reviews and define cloud integration patterns.
- Ensure solutions follow engineering best practices, including DevSecOps, automation, and cloud-native development principles.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, direction, support, and mentorship to engineering teams working on parallel projects.
- Lead technical design sessions and deliver architecture documentation.
- Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and identify opportunities to improve the current environment.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits
- Financial and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
