Software Architect - Cloud Application

Job Title: Software Architect - Cloud Application

Location: Roswell / Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

We are looking for a Solution Architect to take complete technical ownership of digital product. This is a hands-on architecture and design role where you'll define, validate, and evolve the technical foundation of a large-scale IoT platform. You will collaborate closely with the Product Owner, Delivery Manager, and offshore Scrum team to ensure architectural integrity, cross-platform consistency, and smooth execution of product goals.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end architecture and technical integrity of the digital product.

Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solution designs.

Define system architecture, data flow, and integration blueprints across microservices, APIs, and cloud components.

Prepare and present architecture diagrams, technical proposals, and implementation approaches to stakeholders.

Work closely with the Product Owner, Delivery Manager, and offshore Scrum team to align priorities, clarify technical scope, and support delivery.

Provide proactive technical recommendations for modernization, performance optimization, and technology upgrades.

Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to continuously improve system reliability and maintainability.

Conduct architecture and design reviews; ensure adherence to best practices in security, scalability, and cloud performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Device Cloud, Mobile, Data Lake, NOC) for interface and dependency alignment.

Support CI/CD, DevOps, and observability practices to maintain system uptime and operational efficiency.

Maintain technical documentation and own the architectural governance process for product.

Technical Skills

Strong cloud architecture (AWS preferred)

Strong Web Application/Solution architecting skills & experience

Microservices & event-driven systems (Kafka, APIs)

Observability & monitoring (Datadog, Prometheus, ELK, CloudWatch)

Backend stack: NodeJS, TypeScript, APIs

Experience designing monitoring/telemetry platforms at scale

Types of work

Designing monitoring/observability systems

Architecture for telemetry pipelines

Integration across cloud, device, and apps

Hands-on vs Architecture

~30 40% hands-on

~60 70% architecture/design/governance

Preferred Domains

IoT / Connected Devices

SaaS platforms

Telecom / Consumer electronics (nice to have)

Cloud Platforms

ClearBlade preferred, but AWS is also okay

Azure acceptable if strong fundamentals

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

12+ years of experience in software architecture, design, and full-stack development.

Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed, or cloud-native applications.

Hands-on experience in IoT/IIoT or connected product platforms preferred.

AWS Certified Solution Architect (Associate/Professional) or Azure equivalent certification preferred.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on proactive solutions.

Confident in presenting architectures and technical approaches to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to collaborate effectively with Product, Delivery, and offshore engineering teams.

Self-driven, curious, and passionate about technology modernization and continuous improvement.

Skilled in creating clear technical documentation and visual diagrams (Lucidchart, Draw.io, Visio, or similar).