What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Application Architect position at Think Development Systems, Inc.?
Job Details
Senior Cloud Application Architect
Rate : ALAP
Location Hybird -Atlanta _ GA
Last Date : 4/18/2025
KeyResponsibilities:
Architecture Design& Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications and systems using Java, C , NodeJS, and SpringBoot. Focus on designing microservices-based architectures to enable flexibility, scalability, and ease of maintenance, ensuring solutions meet technical and business requirements.
SolutionVerification & Standards Compliance: Ensure that the proposed solution approach is verified against industry standards, best practices, and the specific standards followed by the agency ororganization. Review design decisions, technical choices, and ensure that theyare applicable, relevant, and compliant with applicable regulations,frameworks, and security standards.
MicroservicesArchitecture: Design, develop,and implement microservices-based solutions that break down monolithic applications into manageable, modular components, promote scalability,resiliency, and independent deployment. Ensure that microservices are secure,efficient, and adhere to best practices.
Cloud & AWSExpertise: Architectcloud-based solutions utilizing AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, ECS, EKS). Design and implement cloud-native solutions that prioritize availability, security, and cost efficiency.
Cloud Infrastructure Management and Automation: Experience in managing and automating infrastructure deployments using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to ensure efficient, scalable, and secure cloud resource management across multiple environments.
Salesforce & ServiceNow Integration: Leverage Salesforce and ServiceNow platforms for seamless integration and automation, optimizing customer relationship management (CRM) and IT service management (ITSM) workflows.
Monitoring Tools: Design and implement monitoring solutions for infrastructure, applications, and business processes using Dynatrace and Splunk, ensuring integration between the monitoring tools and other system components (Cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, etc.)
DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline. Implement DevOps practices to automate code deployment, testing, and infrastructure provisioning, ensuring they adhere to security and compliance standards.
Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize Docker for containerizing applications and Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS for container orchestration, enabling highly scalable and portable applications.
Database Management: Design and manage both relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB). Ensure database scalability, performance optimization, and proper integration with applications while adhering to the agency s data governance standards.
Vendor Collaboration & Relationship Management: Work closely with third-party vendors to ensure that external solutions and products integrate seamlessly with overall architecture. Evaluate vendor solutions, manage expectations, and ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and quality standards.
Cross-Workstream Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, operations, and security teams, to align solutions with business objectives. Ensure seamless communication and integration across various workstreams and stakeholders.
Solution Evaluation & Improvement: Continuously evaluate the performance and efficiency of existing systems, proposing improvements and optimizations to enhance scalability, security, and user experience. Ensure solutions remain adaptable and relevant as business requirements evolve.
Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to architectural best practices. Mentor junior architects and developers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role with hands-on experience in designing complex systems.
Proficiency in Java, C , NodeJS, NestJS, Angular, and Spring Boot for application development.
Strong experience in integrating with Salesforce and ServiceNow platforms.
Expertise in AWS cloud technologies (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS, etc.).
In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline.
Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, or EKS.
Strong understanding of both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) database systems.
Proficient in using Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.
Experience in system design and architectural decision-making, with a focus on high-availability, scalability, and performance.
Strong ability to verify solution compliance with both industry standards and organizational requirements.
Proven experience in vendor management, including evaluating third-party solutions, integrating external products, and maintaining productive vendor relationships.
Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration across different departments and workstreams.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud.
Familiarity with additional frameworks such as Spring Cloud, Microservices, and GraphQL.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Salesforce Platform Developer).
Experience in ensuring regulatory compliance and data security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in architectural designs.
Experience in any of Integration platforms like MuleSoft/Boomi is a plus.
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).. Required
Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role with hands-on experience in designing complex systems. Required 10 Years
Experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Required 5 Years
Proficiency in Java, C , NodeJS, NestJS, Angular, and Spring Boot for application development. Required
Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, or EKS. Required 3 Years
Strong understanding of both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) database systems. Required
Excellent communication skills verbal & written in English. To be able to communicate with IT teams and departments, end users and vendors. Required
Expertise in AWS cloud technologies (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS, etc.). Required
In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline. Required
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Salesforce Platform Developer). Highly desired
Experience in any of Integration platforms like MuleSoft/Boomi is a plus. Desired 2 Years
Experience in ensuring regulatory compliance and data security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in architectural designs. Desired 3 Years
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Required
