Cloud Architect

  • Juno Beach, FL
  • Posted 15 days ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

IT Management
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Architecture
Performance Tuning
IaaS
Cost Management
Infrastructure Architecture
RESTful
GraphQL
Access Control
Documentation
Team Leadership
Mentorship
Cloud Architecture
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Authorization
TypeScript
JavaScript
Authentication
OAuth
API
Network Security
Encryption
Regulatory Compliance
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
GitHub
Docker
Software Performance Management
Software Development
Energy
Microservices
Systems Design
Amazon SQS
Amazon Web Services
Management
Migration
Presentations
Communication
Productivity
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express

Job Details

Job#: 2090787

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable cloud-native applications using AWS services

Drive architectural decisions for mission-critical systems supporting energy transmission operations

Establish and maintain Enterprise Architecture technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines across development teams

Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance on system design, performance optimization, and security implementations

AWS CDK & Infrastructure as Code

Architect and develop infrastructure solutions using AWS CDK in TypeScript, ensuring maintainable and version-controlled infrastructure

Design and implement automated deployment pipelines for multi-environment cloud infrastructure

Optimize AWS resource utilization and cost management through intelligent infrastructure design

Mentor team members on advanced CDK patterns, constructs, and best practices

A strong candidate should have knowledge of Docker with

API Development & Security

Design and develop robust, scalable RESTful APIs and GraphQL services to support business-critical applications Implement comprehensive API security frameworks including OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Gateway authentication, and role-based access control

Establish API versioning strategies, documentation standards, and monitoring solutions Ensure APIs meet enterprise-grade security, performance, and reliability requirements

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Lead cross-functional development teams through complex technical initiatives

Provide technical mentorship and career development guidance to engineers at all levels

Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence

Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and other technical leads to align technical solutions with business objectives

Required Skills

Core Technical Expertise

8+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles

Expert-level proficiency in AWS CDK using TypeScript, including advanced constructs and custom resource development

Deep understanding of AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudFormation, and container services

Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade APIs with proper authentication and authorization mechanisms Strong background in TypeScript/JavaScript, with experience in modern frameworks and libraries

Security & Authentication

Comprehensive knowledge of API security best practices including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and API key management

Experience implementing multi-layered security architectures including network security, encryption at rest and in transit

Understanding of compliance requirements and security frameworks relevant to critical infrastructure

DevOps & CI/CD

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation using tools like GitHub Actions

Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, EKS) and serverless architectures

Experience with infrastructure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (CloudWatch, X-Ray, third-party APM tools)

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Experience

10+ years of software development experience with 7+ years in senior/lead roles

Previous experience in the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors

Background in microservices architecture and distributed systems design

Experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems (SQS, SNS, EventBridge)

Experience with using LLMs in services like Amazon Bedrock

Leadership & Communication

Proven track record of successfully leading technical teams through large-scale system implementations

Experience managing technical debt, system migrations, and architectural transformations

Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

History of establishing technical processes that improve team productivity and code quality

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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