Enterprise Architect

TechDigital Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Sr. Enterprise Architect at a leading company to spearhead the design and implementation of innovative cloud solutions. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive expertise in Java microservices and cloud-native principles, guiding both technical teams and cross-functional collaborations to meet business objectives and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in modern application architecture.
• 8+ years focused on cloud solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of scalable, resilient cloud solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on cloud best practices.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Java microservices architecture

Cloud-native principles

Event driven Architecture

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Database technologies (relational and NoSQL)

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

API design and management

Cloud security best practices

Observability and monitoring tools

Education

AWS Solutions Architect certification

Tools

Docker

Kafka

Job description

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

Role/Responsibilities
1. Design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions using microservices
2. Good knowledge on Event driven Architecture and Database
3. Lead the development of cloud migration strategies and modernization roadmaps
4. Provide expert guidance on container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
5. Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance our cloud infrastructure
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives
7. Mentor junior architects and engineers on cloud best practices
8. Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements
1. 20+ years of experience in modern application architecture, with at least 8+ years focused on cloud solutions
2. Expert-level knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS)
3. Extensive experience designing and implementing Java microservices-based architectures
4. Design, deploy, and manage Kafka clusters in on-premise and/or cloud environments.
5. Strong knowledge of database technologies, both relational and NoSQL
6. Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
7. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
8. Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures
9. Knowledge of API design and management
10. Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
11. Experience with distributed systems and their associated challenges
12. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to architect solutions for complex business requirements
13. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
14. Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect) are a plus
15. Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools for microservices environments
16. Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies