Sr. Modern Apps - (cloud) Architect

Position: Sr. Modern Apps - (cloud) Architect

Location: Jersey city, NJ

Duration: 1 Years

Role/Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Modern Apps -Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud-native solutions utilizing Java microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with one or more major cloud providers and a deep understanding of cloud-native principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance cloud-native solutions using microservices
• Lead the development of cloud migration strategies and modernization roadmaps
• Provide expert guidance on container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Develop and implement cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance our cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on cloud-native best practices
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 6 years focused on cloud-native solutions
• Expert-level knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS)
• Extensive experience designing and implementing Java microservices-based architectures
• Design, deploy, and manage Kafka clusters in on-premise and/or cloud environments.
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of Kafka brokers, producers, and consumers.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, both relational and NoSQL
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of API design and management
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience with distributed systems and their associated challenges
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to architect solutions for complex business requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect) are a plus
  
  

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools for microservices environments
• Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies