Principal Cloud and Data Engineering Architect

Talent Software Services, Inc.

Columbia, SC
1 day ago
Remote

$142 Per Hour

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Skills

ARM (Advanced RISC Machine)unmatched
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Automationunmatched
Cloud Architectureunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Lakeunmatched
Data Scienceunmatched
Design Patterns Programming Methodologiesunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Distributed Computingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
Enterprise Architectureunmatched
Finance Softwareunmatched
GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
Governmentunmatched
HRIS/HRMSunmatched
Identity Data Managementunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Knowledge Transferunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Messaging Technologyunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
SAPunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Frameworkunmatched
Technical Consultingunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Strategyunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

Description

Job Title: Principal Cloud and Data Engineering Architect Consultant
Job Duration: 12 months
Job Location: Remote, Columbia SC 29201

Note: Remote, with on-site attendance at the offices in Columbia, SC as required by project needs. The consultant should anticipate being on-site approximately 2-4 business days per month, or more frequently as directed by leadership

Job Summary:

The client requires Principal Azure Cloud and Integration Architecture with extensive experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
This resource will provide senior-level architecture leadership for modernization initiatives, including the development of a cloud-native integration platform supporting integrations between statewide agencies, SCEIS, and enterprise business applications.
The consultant will provide technical architecture expertise across Azure cloud services, enterprise integration patterns, API management, data platforms, DevOps practices, and cloud governance.
This role will work closely with enterprise architects, application teams, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise technology strategy
The client is developing a cloud-native integration platform in Microsoft Azure to support enterprise integration between statewide agencies, SCEIS, and internal applications.
The platform will provide modern synchronous and asynchronous integration capabilities using RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, enterprise messaging patterns, data lake house technologies, and enhanced observability capabilities.
The consultant will provide principal-level architecture expertise to guide solution design, technical implementation, and enterprise adoption of the platform.

Job Description:

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a modern Azure cloud-native integration platform supporting statewide agencies, SCEIS, and enterprise HR and ERP systems.
Establish scalable integration patterns using APIs, event-driven architecture, asynchronous messaging, and cloud-native Azure services.
Design and guide implementation of a statewide Azure data lake and supporting data engineering capabilities.
Provide technical leadership for DevOps, GitOps, CI/CD, security, observability, and operational readiness.
Define architecture standards, technical patterns, and governance practices that support secure, reliable, and maintainable enterprise solutions.
Mentor developers, engineers, and architects while supporting knowledge transfer and long-term internal capability development.

Required Skills:

Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, developing and implementing enterprise technology solutions.
Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions and cloud-native architectures using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
Demonstrated experience designing enterprise
integration solutions utilizing REST APIs, event-driven architecture, asynchronous messaging, and distributed systems.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms using cloud-based data lake, analytics, or data engineering technologies.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and development automation using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or equivalent technologies.
Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, scalability, performance optimization, monitoring, and operational support.
Experience establishing cloud architecture
standards, technical design patterns, governance practices, and solution documentation.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering Data Science, or a related technical field. An equivalent combination or relevant education, professional certifications, and progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement

Preferred Skills:

Experience integrating SAP, SAP S/4HANA, ERP platforms, HR systems, or enterprise financial applications.
Experience supporting large-scale government, public-sector, or highly regulated technology environments.
Experience with Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Ivalua, or other ERP systems.
Experience establishing enterprise architecture standards, cloud governance practices, and technical design patterns.
Microsoft Azure, TOGAF, or comparable cloud and enterprise architecture certifications
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Developer Associate
Azure Data Engineer Associate
TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification

Numbers & Facts

Location	Columbia, SC ( Remote )
Salary	$142 Per Hour

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