Cloud Application Architect

Job Description:

Cloud Application Architect

Location: Plano, Texas (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an Application Architect to work across technology teams to create solutions that align with the organization's cloud strategy. This role involves performing product design activities, designing and implementing new software solutions for our cloud enablement, and maintaining existing software. The ideal candidate will ensure code adheres to standards for accessibility, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across technology to create solutions that align with the organization's cloud strategy.
• Perform product design activities as required.
• Design and implement new software solutions as part of our cloud enablement strategy, as well as maintain and enhance existing software.
• Ensure that code adheres to strict standards for accessibility, security, object-oriented practices, and performance.
• Write and conduct unit and integration tests.
• Function and communicate within a software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance, and project management members.
• Actively participate in requirements, architecture reviews, and design meetings.

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in Cloud Engineering (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience with writing infrastructure as code using Terraform, including Terraform Enterprise, Private Module Registry, and Terraform Sentinel.
• Experience building and working with public cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms and services.
• Deep knowledge of web protocols, multiple operating systems, hypervisors, and distributed systems architecture.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) or similar frameworks.
• Experience with cloud security, including tools like Azure Policy, Azure Defender for Cloud, and Azure Sentinel.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD toolchains such as Maven/Jenkins.
• Experience with general programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and test-driven development.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, CloudFormation, or Salt.

• Experience with identity management frameworks and tools.
• Experience in Linux/UNIX system administration.
• Experience with Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Experience with the Go programming language.
• Cloud provider certification (e.g., Azure certification AZ-900).
• Experience with architecting software solutions.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.