Sr. Cloud Architect (AWS, Cloud Scaling, on-premises to Cloud Migration, Continuous Delivery, B[...]

Comunidade Metodista; Glasco (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DBA Web Technologies is seeking a Sr. Cloud Architect in Reston, VA. You will plan, architect and standardize cloud solutions, focusing on AWS, scaling, and migration from on‑premises to the cloud. The role requires leadership across delivery teams and a hands‑on, architecture‑driven approach.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to drive Cloud Transformation, implement continuous delivery pipelines, and ensure high availability and security across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field/equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience developing, tuning and implementing large‑scale, complex system architectures.
• Demonstrated competence in cloud architectures and AWS
• Experience with migration from on‑prem to cloud, microservice patterns and automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of security, high availability and continuous delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, architect and standardize cloud solutions across product and service offerings.
• Lead Cloud Transformation initiatives and drive adoption of cloud patterns.
• Provide architectural oversight to delivery teams and mentor staff.
• Collaborate across teams to align technology with enterprise strategy and goals.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

AWS

Cloud Scaling

On‑prem to Cloud Migration

Big Data

Jenkins

WebLogic

Docker

SOA

Scrum

Security

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

AWS Code Deploy

GIT

SVN

Chef

Puppet

Ansible

Travis

Bamboo

Concourse

Job description

Sr. Cloud Architect (AWS, Cloud Scaling, on-premises to Cloud Migration, Continuous Delivery, Big Data, Apache, Web Logic, Jenkins) in Reston, VA job at DBA Web Technologies. Cloud County, KS.

Sr. Cloud Architect (AWS, Cloud Scaling, on-premises to Cloud Migration, Continuous Delivery, Big Data, Apache, Web Logic, Jenkins) in Reston, VA

Apache, AWS, Big Data, Cloud Migration, Cloud Technology Architecture, Continuous Delivery environment, Hadoop, Scrum, SOA, Tech Lead

Location: Virginia

Job Function: Cloud Technology Architecture

Date Of Job Posting: 12-19-2019

Sr. Cloud Architect (AWS, Cloud Scaling, on-premises to Cloud Migration, Continuous Delivery, Big Data, Apache, Web Logic, Jenkins) in Reston, VA

Position: Sr. Cloud Architect (AWS, Cloud Scaling, on-premises to Cloud Migration, Continuous Delivery, Big Data, Apache, Web Logic, Jenkins)

Location: Reston, VA

Duration: Full-Time Permanent position (no contracts, no corp to corp, no remote)

Salary: Excellent Compensation with benefits + retirement savings plan

SKILLS: Cloud Technology Architecture, Tech Lead, Scrum, AWS, Cloud Scaling, high availability, reliability, security, Oracle to AWS Cloud Migration, micro-service based architecture migration, mobile platforms, SOA, Continuous Delivery Pipelines, SVN, GIT, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, Concourse, Salt, AWS Code Deploy, Docker, RDBMS, Big Data, NoSQL, HADOOP, NOSQL, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, WebLogic, Oracle, Linux, Unix, Windows

SCREENING QUESTIONS

1. Do you have knowledge of Full Stack resources?

2. Have you managed services like SOA, Serverless architecture?

3. Do you have understanding of Data Management, Micro-services, Solution Architecture?

DESCRIPTION

For our client with multiple locations, we are conducting as search for a Sr. Cloud Architect with experience in AWS, Cloud Scaling, on-premises to Cloud Migration, Continuous Delivery, Big Data, Apache, Web Logic, Jenkins; for their location in Reston, VA.

As a Cloud Architect, within the Technology Strategy group:

• -You will plan, architect, implement and standardize various aspects of the organization’s cloud solutions, in support of various product and service offerings.
• -You will focus on forward looking technology innovation and strategy for corporate application and data architecture, as a core contributor of the organization’s ‘Cloud Transformation’ initiative.
• -You will take ownership of conceptualizing, developing, standardizing and driving the adoption of various cloud-based application and data management patterns across the various product and application delivery teams.
• -In this context, you would have to be prepared to take on various roles, hands on as well as supervisory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• -The Cloud Architect will maintain awareness and knowledge of the emerging trends in technology, and its usage within the industry, and will apply this learning in the establishment of new and innovative technology strategies to support organization’s business needs.
• -The architect will also establish related practices, standards, and guidelines and will provide architectural oversight and adoption support to solution delivery teams.
• -The Cloud Architect will provide consulting and advisory services to product and application teams, operations and engineering teams to ensure that technical solutions are aligned with the technology strategy and enterprise architecture direction.
• -This involvement would span the entire spectrum of the development cycle for the solution delivery of IT initiatives, including determination of technical requirements, analysis, architecture and design, implementation and strategies for operational support.
• -Succeeding as a Cloud Architect will require in-depth technical knowledge, experience and skills, necessary when building solutions to support a single technology or line of business, as well as breadth of knowledge in multiple technology areas, necessary when building and integrating solutions across multiple technologies and lines of business, in an enterprise environment.
• -In addition, successful candidates will be innovative thinkers and passionate in their pursuit of world class technology enabled business solutions.
• -They will also be strong leaders, skilled communicators, and active partners, adept in interpreting and understanding the needs of the enterprise while translating those needs into technology architectures and solutions that are enduring and of high quality.
• -A typical day in the Technology Strategy group involves working across the organization to set the stage for delivery of business solutions, incorporating cloud-based solutions integrated with current application needs and set the future vision for IT.
• -This is an opportunity for you to design and implement high-quality solutions that enable product and service delivery in support of the corporate mission, strategy, goals, and objectives.
• -You'll be surrounded by people who are like you; wickedly smart, passionate about the cloud, and know that the work that they are doing today supports the next generation of thought leaders and their future.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field/equivalent experience
• -7+ years of experience developing, tuning and implementing large-scale, complex system architectures
• -Demonstrated professional competence in the principles and practices of Cloud architectures
• -Familiarity with technologies and a demonstrated understanding of challenges posed by.
• -Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring technical staff in the development and usage of cloud technology architectures and solutions
• -Working knowledge of and experience with other enterprise domains (application, security, infrastructure data, etc.)
• -Experience working in Agile/Lean development environment (SCRUM preferred)
• -Excellent software development habits (unit tests, in‑code documentation, etc.)
• -Scrum Team Member attitude – willingness to support the Team to be successful in any area necessary
• -Experience in architecting solutions using Amazon Web Services for “cloud‑scale,” high availability, reliability and security
• -Coding solutions that are composed of Amazon Web Services offerings
• -Communication of Cloud concepts to peers and customers
• -Migration from on‑premise databases (ex: Oracle) to AWS Cloud
• -Migration to a micro‑service based architecture
• -Design of mobile platforms
• -Assessing the adequacy of technology controls and security measures
• -Service Oriented Architecture
• -Design of Continuous Delivery pipelines and the tools used to deliver solutions (SVN, GIT, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, Concourse, Salt, AWS Code Deploy, Docker, etc.)
• -Demonstrated experience translating business and technical requirements into comprehensive technical strategies and solutions.
• -Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good customer working relationships.
• -Demonstrated ability to architect and model mission critical solutions leveraging multiple DBMS technologies (Relational, Big Data, NoSQL)
• -Working knowledge of Big Data technologies, HADOOP, NOSQL, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark
• -Working knowledge of networks, storage systems and computing platforms including WebLogic, Oracle, Linux, Unix, Windows.
• -Demonstrated ability to adequately plan and meet delivery objectives and maintain adequate service levels in a highly dynamic, complex environment.
• -Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• -Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills.
• -Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required.
• -Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
• -Strong interpersonal skills
• -Strong consultative skills
• -Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• -Lifelong Learner – what is learned today will be obsolete tomorrow; demonstrated continuous learning

YOU MUST BE:

• -Responsible - assume ownership of all aspects including delivering value via outcomes and continuous improvement
• -Methodical – manages efforts with purpose and approach to ensure delivery of quality solutions
• -Disciplined – manage work according to plan; variables are isolated and controlled
• -Innovative – employ creativity to devise effective and efficient testing strategies
• -Demonstrated critical thinking - including abilities in analysis and problem-solving
• -Experienced in “Systems Thinking” – breaks problems into manageable pieces, how the pieces interact, and when assembled, create an integrated, functioning, “whole” system.
• -Possess Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
• -Skillful at facilitation and negotiation
• -Effective team player with strong emotional intelligence – self-awareness, confidence, ability to manage conflict, and empathy
• -Able to effectively respond to questions and issues – i.e., effective in communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences at all levels in the organization
• -Passionate for technology, with an ability to understand and assess new technologies, and their potential applicability to business needs in an efficient, effective manner.

BENEFITS:

We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.