Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

BCforward is currently seeking an initiative-taking Cloud Architect for an opportunity in Jersey City, NJ

Position Title: Cloud Architect

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: Expected 12-Month.

Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)

Monday- Friday (5x8)

Candidate who is authorized to work independently

Pay Range: $60 - $65/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per-diem, etc).

Job Description:

The Cloud Senior Architect owns the design and roadmap for hybrid big?data platforms. They establish reference architectures, security models, and integration patterns for on?prem and cloud components. The role involves guiding engineering teams, reviewing designs, and ensuring adherence to governance standards. Collaboration with PMs and stakeholders is critical to align architecture with business and regulatory needs.

Required Qualifications

* Deep knowledge of Azure data services (Databricks, Data Lake Storage, ADF, Event/Message services) and patterns.

* Prior architecture work in Hadoop/Cloudera (HDFS, Spark, Hive/Impala, Ranger/Sentry), including integration design.

* Hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute/VPN), networking, security hardening, secrets/keys, identity/RBAC.

* Data governance: catalog/lineage (e.g., Purview), schema evolution, DQ frameworks, retention, audit.

* Scalability/performance design for batch/stream processing; reliability/DR across environments.

* Cost management and FinOps practices for clusters, storage tiers, and scheduling.

* Reference architectures, standards, and blueprint documentation; design review leadership.

* Agile mindset: iterative evolution, MVPs, incremental component add ons, and migration planning.

* Strong communication to align business, compliance, and engineering; stakeholder buy in and presentation skills.

* Ability to mentor engineers and collaborate with PM on road maps and dependencies.

Desired Qualifications

* Certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Databricks Certified Architect).

* Experience with Zero Trust controls and regulated data domains (financial/regulatory reporting).

* Familiarity with observability stacks and SRE patterns in data platforms.

* Exposure to multi region DR and active active considerations

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249639 when responding to this ad.