Cloud & Platform Architect

Contech Systems

Newark, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cost Control, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), High Availability Software, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Scalable System Development, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Standards Strategy, TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework

LOCATION

Newark, NJ

POSTED

13 days ago

Cloud & Platform Architect
Hybrid - 2 days per month, onsite, in Newark, NJ is required

The Cloud & Platform Architect defines enterprise non-functional requirements (NFRs), cloud platform patterns, and application tiering frameworks to enable resilient, cloud-native systems. This senior-level role focuses on creating reusable templates and reference architectures that guide solution architects in building scalable, high-availability applications. The Cloud & Platform Architect partners with infrastructure, security, and application teams to drive modernization.

Key Responsibilities:
- Define NFR frameworks for performance, scalability, availability, and observability.
- Create application tiering and RPO/RTO frameworks for enterprise systems.
- Develop cloud-native templates for microservices, containers, and serverless apps.
- Establish HA/DR patterns, data persistence strategies, and observability standards.
- Build cloud platform reference architectures and cost optimization patterns.
- Define performance and disaster recovery testing frameworks.
- Develop cloud modernization roadmaps and participate in governance.

Qualifications:
- 10+ years in enterprise or cloud architecture.
- 5+ years defining NFRs and architecture standards.
- Expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP; microservices; Kubernetes; and HA/DR design.
- Experience with application tiering and SLA/SLO frameworks.
- Cloud and TOGAF certifications preferred.

The Cloud & Platform Architect will deliver NFR frameworks, cloud platform patterns, and resilient architecture templates that enable scalable, secure enterprise systems. This is a strategic opportunity for a Cloud & Platform Architect to shape cloud adoption and modernization at scale.

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Contech Systems

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