Cloud Architect

Unity Systems • Contract • Massachusetts, United States, US • $90 - $98 / hour • 17h ago

Job Title: Cloud Architect

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to provide technical architecture leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based infrastructure. This role involves documenting architecture specifications, aligning solutions with business strategies, and developing enterprise-wide technical frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design of public cloud infrastructure architecture using AWS best practices.
Collaborate with enterprise architects, middleware engineers, and business leaders to ensure alignment with functional and non-functional requirements.
Document technical specifications focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
Consult with various teams to create comprehensive architectural solutions across business processes and technologies.
Develop CI/CD pipelines and utilize infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform.
Provide after-hours support during migration and issue triage.

Qualifications:

5-7 years of experience in Enterprise/Cloud Architecture with extensive IT experience (8-10 years preferred).
Proficient in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM) and related technologies (WAF, CloudFront, Lambda).
Familiarity with microservices, containerization (ECS, EKS), and networking concepts (VPC, subnets).
Strong knowledge of Java, J2EE, and front-end technologies (React, Angular).
Understanding of IT security, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Relevant experience in healthcare is a plus.

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