Cloud Application Architect

Overview

On Site
$$70/hr
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24+ Month(s)

Skills

Cloud Architect Java EE Spring Boot API CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB Kafka (Domain-Driven Design OR DDD) Grafana AND (State of TX OR Texas Health and Human Services Commission)

Job Details

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from Day 1 / Hybrid. Local Austin candidates. State of TX residency is must.

Location: Austin, Texas

Duration: 6 - 24+ months (High Possibility of Further Extensions)

Need 3-page resumes. Must have current LinkedIn profile. Please complete the enclosed documentation in its entirety and always get RTR physically signed.

Experienced Cloud Application Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and strategic vision to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and design of cloud-native applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.

Work on development of the application while implementing best practices for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Key Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on experience in Java EE development, with a strong grasp of its ecosystem, frameworks, and best practices.

Demonstrated ability to design and evolve enterprise-level applications that meet rigorous performance and scalability requirements.

Expertise in microservice architecture, including the design and implementation of distributed systems.

Solid understanding of modern architectural principles, with practical experience applying the 12-Factor App methodology for building SaaS applications.

Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to model complex business domains and facilitate clear communication between technical and business teams.

Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and their application in real-world scenarios.

Skills Needed

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 the Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture and technologies adopted by an organization.

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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