Overview
On Site
Hybrid2 Days Remote 3 days onsite
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 8 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Amazon Web Services
J2EE
Microservices
API
Terraform
Spring Framework
Job Details
Applications Architect
Introduction:
An Application Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing applications for computer systems. They oversee the development process from conception to completion and coordinate with technical staff to ensure successful implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and design of cloud-native applications
- Develop applications following best practices for scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Requirements:
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 8 | Required | Strong experience with Java EE, Spring Boot, and microservices frameworks |
| 8 | Required | Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) |
| 8 | Required | Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, GraphQL) |
| 8 | Required | Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) |
| 8 | Required | Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications |
| 8 | Required | Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) |
| 8 | Required | Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) |
| 8 | Required | Exposure to serverless computing and cloud-native services |
| 8 | Required | Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for modeling complex business domains |
| 8 | Preferred | Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) |
| 8 | Preferred | Familiarity with performance tuning and high-availability strategies |
| 8 | Preferred | Understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments |
| 8 | Preferred | Healthcare industry experience preferred |
| 8 | Preferred | Fundamental understanding of Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture, and technologies |
| 8 | Preferred | Consulting and Facilitation Skills |
| 8 | Preferred | Customer-focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization |
| 8 | Preferred | Proactive Leadership style; self-starter and strong attention to detail |
| 3 | Preferred | Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect |
| 3 | Preferred | Experience in Texas or other state eligibility system |
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