Senior Cloud Architect — API Gateway & DevOps Leader

Quantum Integrators; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud computing firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Architect to design and implement scalable API Gateway solutions in AWS or Azure environments. This role involves mentoring teams, enforcing industry standards, and providing technical leadership while ensuring production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in cloud architecture, deep understanding of microservices, and is proficient in Terraform. The company offers a full-time opportunity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud Architecture

API Gateway

Terraform

Microservices

DevOps

Technical Leadership

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A cloud computing firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Architect to design and implement scalable API Gateway solutions in AWS or Azure environments. This role involves mentoring teams, enforcing industry standards, and providing technical leadership while ensuring production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in cloud architecture, deep understanding of microservices, and is proficient in Terraform. The company offers a full-time opportunity in a collaborative environment.