Cloud Senior Architect

K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc.

Jersey City, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Architectural Services, Blueprints, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloudera, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Documentation, Ecosystems, HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Migration Strategy, Network Security, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Strategic Planning, System Migration, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, VPN (Virtual Private Network)
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Type - Fulltime (Hybrid)
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Technical Skills
  • Deep expertise in Azure data services (Databricks, ADLS, ADF, Event Hub/Service Bus).
  • Strong architectural background in Hadoop/Cloudera ecosystems (HDFS, Spark, Hive/Impala, Ranger/Sentry).
  • Hybrid connectivity design including ExpressRoute/VPN, networking, and security hardening.
  • Experience with identity, RBAC, secrets/keys, and Zero-Trust principles.
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks (Purview), DQ, lineage, schema evolution.
  • Skilled in designing scalable and distributed batch/streaming architectures.
  • FinOps practices for compute/storage cost optimization.
  • Ability to create reference architectures, standards, and blueprint documentation.
Functional Skills
  • Ability to mentor engineering teams and lead design reviews.
  • Strong collaboration skills with PMs, compliance, business, and engineering stakeholders.
  • Ability to define roadmaps, migration strategies, and hybrid modernization blueprints.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for leadership alignment.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Define and own the end-to-end architecture of hybrid big-data platforms.
  • Establish security models, integration patterns, and governance standards.
  • Review engineering designs and ensure alignment with architectural guidelines.
  • Collaborate with PMs and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and business goals.
  • Drive modernization strategy, migration planning, and stepwise platform evolution.
  • Oversee performance, reliability, DR strategy, and cost-optimized cloud adoption.

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K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc.