Principal Cloud & Data Engineering Architect

DP Professionals

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Remote
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    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
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    • Cloud Architectureunmatched
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    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Lakeunmatched
    • Data Scienceunmatched
    • Design Patterns Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Distributed Computingunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Enterprise Architectureunmatched
    • Finance Softwareunmatched
    • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Identity Data Managementunmatched
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    Description

    DPP is seeking a Principal Cloud & Data Engineering Architect for an opportunity with our client in Columbia, SC.

    Work location: Remote with occasional on-site attendance in Columbia, SC; approximately 2-4 business days per month.
    Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
    Term: W2 position; consultant
    Candidate location: Nationwide; must be able to work Eastern Time hours
     
    Position description:
    • Requires extensive experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
    • This position will provide senior level architecture leadership for modernization initiatives, including the development of a cloud-native integration platform supporting integrations between agencies.
    • The consultant will provide technical architecture expertise across Azure cloud services, enterprise integration patterns, API management, data platforms, DevOps practices, and cloud governance.
    • This position 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.
    Responsibilities:
    • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise Azure cloud solutions supporting modernization initiatives.
    • Design and establish scalable cloud-native integration patterns utilizing APIs, event-driven architecture, data integration, and Azure platform services.
    • Provide technical leadership and architecture guidance to development teams, project teams, and implementation partners throughout the solution lifecycle.
    • Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, technical documentation, governance practices, and solution recommendations aligned with enterprise objectives.
    • Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendors to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise solutions.
    • Mentor technical staff and support knowledge transfer while promoting cloud engineering best practices and continuous improvements.
    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 pattern, governance practices, and solution documentation.
    Required education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Data Science, or a related technical field.
    • An equivalent combination of 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, 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.
    Preferred certifications:
    • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Azure Developer Associate
    • Azure Data Engineer Associate
    • TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
    Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
     
    Interested? Learn more:
    Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-00919).
     DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, SC (
    Remote
    )

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