Sr. Cloud Systems Architect

Aspire IT Solutions is in a need of -

Position: Sr. Cloud Systems Architect
Location: Portland, OR (4 days/week onsite)
Duration: 6+ months contract

Job Description:

Position Overview

In this senior role, you will play a key part in the design, development, and deployment of modern, cloud-native solutions. You'll be responsible for both frontend and backend architecture, driving best practices in full-stack development, performance optimization, and cloud scalability. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams, leading technical decision-making to support global digital transformation initiatives and modernization of mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native applications using Java, .NET, and Azure technologies.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Provide architectural input for integrating new technologies and modernizing legacy systems.
• Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design to deployment and ongoing support.
• Participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and ensure code quality across development teams.
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications for performance, availability, and scalability.
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation, solution architectures, and integration plans.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum framework, supporting sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full stack development with a strong focus on Java or .NET (C#).
• Experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or ThousandEyes.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure (AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Proven experience with cloud-native development, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation.
• Strong architectural skills for designing scalable, secure systems.
• Ability to mentor developers, lead reviews, and enforce coding best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience in cross-functional enterprise environments.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in large-scale enterprise or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CAD integrations (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) or engineering tools.
• Hands-on experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Working knowledge of event-driven architectures, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps practices, automated testing, and cloud security.
• Passion for emerging technologies in the connected systems or digital manufacturing domain.