Lead Cloud Architect: API Gateway & IaC Expert

Quantum Integrators; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly experienced Lead Cloud Architect with over 10 years of expertise in cloud and infrastructure engineering. This onsite role in Atlanta involves designing, implementing, and securing API Gateway solutions in Azure or AWS environments. The ideal candidate will lead architectural design, mentor technical teams, and enforce compliance with industry standards. A strong background in Terraform and cloud-native architectures is essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Cloud Architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in AWS API Gateway or Azure API Management.
• Expert knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and DevOps methodologies.
• Proven track record in technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable API Gateway solutions.
• Develop and manage automation scripts for deployment within a DevOps framework.
• Architect complex microservices integrations and streamline workflows.
• Act as the primary onsite lead and manage communication with teams.
• Enforce industry standards for coding, security, and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their career development.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud architecture and deployment issues.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

API Gateway Solutions

Terraform

DevOps

Microservices

Technical Leadership

Automation Scripts

Tools

AWS API Gateway

Azure API Management

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly experienced Lead Cloud Architect with over 10 years of expertise in cloud and infrastructure engineering. This onsite role in Atlanta involves designing, implementing, and securing API Gateway solutions in Azure or AWS environments. The ideal candidate will lead architectural design, mentor technical teams, and enforce compliance with industry standards. A strong background in Terraform and cloud-native architectures is essential to succeed in this position.