Senior Cloud Solutions Architect/Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect/Engineer to work on high-profile projects. The role involves designing cloud applications, improving operational processes, and collaborating with teams across locations. Candidates should have strong skills in Python or Ruby and experience with AWS cloud services. This position is mostly remote, offering a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and automation.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience developing object-oriented software (e.g., Java, C++).

Responsibilities

• Promote methodologies for building and operating highly available, scalable services.
• Collaborate with team members to design, architect, and implement solutions.

Skills

Python

Ruby

Networking

APIs

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Docker

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect/Engineer

LOCATION: D.C, Maryland, Virginia, St. Louis, MO - mostly remote work

CLEARANCE LEVEL: Active TS/SCI

Who YOU are:

As a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect/Engineer at Plus3 IT Systems, you:

• Are passionate about working on cutting-edge, high-profile projects and are motivated by delivering solutions on an aggressive schedule.
• Aren't satisfied with the status quo, and regularly seek creative solutions to problems and help your team meet commitments.
• Are insatiably curious – you ask why, explore, and aren't afraid to share your innovative ideas.
• Are a strong self-performer who also thrives in a team setting; and enjoy working on multiple clients/projects simultaneously.
• Love learning new technologies and sharing knowledge with your team.
• Have a keen interest in utilizing appropriate tools, especially Cloud-based and Open Source, to solve problems.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to address complex business challenges.
• Use your experience and leadership skills to motivate your teammates to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Are obsessed with automation, simplicity, and ensuring systems run smoothly.

Who We Are:

• A 2023 "Top Work Places" recipient (https://topworkplaces.com/company/plus3)
• A company committed to your training, technical growth, and well-being.
• Positioned to expand into more complex and technically challenging environments.
• Built upon expertise supporting the Federal Government in Cloud Adoption, Security, Data Analytics, Application Development, and DevSecOps.
• A small business with major partners such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, along with other technology partners like Immuta, Databricks, GitLab, and RedHat.
• Holds multiple prime contracts (GSA, SITE III, JAIC DRAID, NDE).
• Dedicated to partnering with customers and focused on their mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote methodologies for building and operating highly available, scalable services.
• Assist in reducing and resolving production incidents (e.g., Site Reliability Engineering).
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes.
• Evaluate, build, and modify automation for deploying and managing production services.
• Create, assess, update, and maintain documentation related to Product Lines.
• Design elastic, resilient, and self-healing Cloud applications.
• Develop comprehensive documentation and tutorials, owning the code and its instructional materials.
• Collaborate with team members to design, architect, and implement solutions across geographic locations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Python or Ruby, ideally in SOA applications.
• Strong understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, distributed networks).
• Knowledge of building services in IaaS/PaaS/SaaS cloud environments.
• Experience with APIs and RESTful services.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with build automation and CI/CD ecosystems: Git, Gerrit, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Nexus.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Fabric.
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or ten years of related experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar fields.
• At least five years of experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving critical, customer-facing production issues.
• Experience developing object-oriented software (e.g., Java, C++).
• Experience with container orchestration systems like Kubernetes, Mesos, DC/OS, Swarm.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and deploying applications on these stacks.

At Plus3 IT Systems, we value the contributions of every employee. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, and merit, without regard to race, creed, marital status, veteran status, or any protected class. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact [e-mail].