Cloud Data Architect

Senior Cloud Application Architect

Client: State of Georgia – Department of Human Services

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Atlanta, GA

Hybrid role, MUST be local to Metro Atlanta

Your role will involve leveraging your expertise in AWS, Microservices, React or Angular UI, and advanced databases like PostgreSQL, and Elastic search. You will lead architecture design efforts, guide internal and vendor teams, and ensure the successful delivery of projects by applying best practices in software development and maintenance.

In addition, be accountable for analyzing and designing the infrastructure architecture and management of technology-based business solutions to meet business and technical requirements for Georgia Child Welfare – Office of Information Technology program initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure cloud architectures using AWS. Ensure that solutions are modular, efficient, and aligned with best practices in cloud computing.
• Networking/Security: Prepare the network/firewall flows between the systems and provide documentation and work with AWS Cloud Managed Services team.
• Microservices and Modular Systems: Architect and develop Java-based microservices and modular systems that are robust, scalable, and meet business needs.
• UI Development Oversight: Supervise the development of user interfaces using React or Angular, ensuring seamless integration with backend services and superior user experience.
• Database Management: Design and manage databases using PostgreSQL, Document DB, and Elasticsearch to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Infrastructure as Code: Design and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Cloud Monitoring and Optimization: Implement and manage cloud monitoring solutions to ensure the health, performance, and security of applications and infrastructure. Utilize AWS monitoring tools like CloudWatch for effective monitoring and alerts.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Direct and mentor internal teams and vendors, overseeing design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Project Delivery: Drive the successful delivery of cloud application projects by managing architecture, design, and development processes. Ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best practices in software development, including modular design, code quality, and system maintenance.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identify and address potential technical issues early, providing innovative solutions and ensuring timely resolution.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, design specifications, and development guidelines to support ongoing maintenance and future enhancements.
• Linux/Unix Administration: Experience with Linux/Unix systems administration, including configuration, scripting and management.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in IT software architecture and development with significant expertise in AWS, Java microservices, and modern UI frameworks (React or Angular).
• Database Expertise: Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, Document DB, and Elasticsearch, including designing and managing complex data models.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Cloud Monitoring: Experience with cloud monitoring tools and practices, including AWS CloudWatch and other related technologies.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Proactive Approach: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude towards identifying and addressing technical challenges.
• Best Practices: In-depth knowledge of software development best practices, including modular design, code quality, and system maintenance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Configuration Management: Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Puppet and Ansible.
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in one or more scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Modern Cloud-Native Design: Experience with modern cloud-native design principles, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.
• Software Modularization: Experience with software modularization and modernization strategies to enhance system flexibility and scalability.
• Scheduling Tool: BMC Control M experience is a plus for configuring job executions and administrative activities.
• Teradata MDM: MDM system experience is a plus.