Applications Architect (API/AWS)

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** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors **
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Position:Applications Architect (API/AWS)
JOB REF#:
Duration:12 Months (Contract To Hire)
Location:HYBRID - Plano, TX 75024
Pay Rate:OPEN/Market Rate (W2 ONLY)

HYBRID: Works ONSITE 3 days per week (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Applications Architecture will deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions with a heavy emphasis on coding and technical leadership. Responsible for designing and implementing full-stack applications, APIs, containerized services, and leveraging AWS services, with a key focus on driving reusable software components, and building platforms. You will collaborate closely with product stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to transform high-level architectural requirements into actionable, technical solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Working with application architect team/coding team for API and UI Development, however will not be coding but need to have hands-on coding experience in one or more languages like Java, C#, Python.
Working with factories, create architecture for factory business, if factory has any problem, the solution architect needs to create a solution, need to take care of road maps.
Hands-on Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications with a strong focus on event driven MicroServices using cloud-native technologies.
Coding and Architecture: Implement simple, readable, well designed software components, adhering to best coding practices in one or more languages.
Framework & platform development: Implement reusable and scalable software framework and platforms. Own the development process from high-level requirements to post deployment activities. Build documentation for reusable
components/platforms
Containerization and Cloud Deployment: Drive the use of container technologies and orchestrate services on AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Collaboration: Partner with solutions architects, product owners, and domain experts to turn high-level business needs into detailed, actionable technical specifications and implementation plans.
Troubleshooting and Debugging: Independently troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code to ensure high availability and performance. Investigate and resolve complex software issues, providing support to the operations team.
Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation that supports the development process, including architecture decision records, design specs, system architecture diagrams, and reusable patterns.
Non-functional Requirements: Ensure that all developed software meets non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, maintainability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:
**We are NOT looking for a AWS Cloud Architects or Full Stack Engineers, we are looking for a APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT.**
10+ years in total experience with 3+ years as an Application Architect with solid coding background one or more languages: Java, C#, or Python.
3+ years relevant experience of working as an Application/Solution Architect
10+ years Software Engineering background in Application Development.
3+ years of API Development as a Applications Architect.
3+ years of experience as an Applications Architect, delivering Cloud native technologies (AWS) and API development.
2+ years of experience with AWS (expertise)
Education: Bachelors Degree (Required)

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
10+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably with a software engineer background with a proven track record of consistently delivering high impact software products in a timely manner.
3+ years of experience as an Applications or Solutions architect, delivering enterprise solutions at scale using modern Cloud native technologies (AWS).
Hands-on coding experience with one or more languages: Java, Python, or C#.
AWS Expertise: Good understanding of AWS services, including EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and other cloud-native technologies.
Expertise in developing and deploying applications using MicroServices Architecture, Container Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and Cloud platforms (AWS).
Experience with Automated testing throughout the life cycle.
Experience implementing reusable software components, and shared libraries for enterprise-wide use in one or more languages, such as Java, C#, JavaScript, and Python
Experience designing & architecting enterprise scale transactional systems following MicroService and event driven architecture style.
Good understanding of InfoSec, and DevSecOps principles using AWS technologies is a must.
Experience with Containers and CI/CD Pipelines: Proven ability to design, build, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes (Amazon EKS). Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree (Required)

DESIRED:
Certification: AWS Solutions Architect Associate

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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plans
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans