Job#: 2082292
Job Description:
The Cloud Application Architect is expected to lead the development and application of the technical architecture. They analyze technical/business problems and recommends strategies to implement technology or improve processes to enable improved business productivity.
Skills
This position should know how to use the most suitable cloud architecture frameworks and tools for agency system, and how to adapt them to specific project context and needs. The role should also be able to collaborate with other architects and developers for framework and tool recommendations in cloud. Here are a few highly desired technical skills for ideal candidates.
- A thorough knowledge of the various aspects of complex cloud application development environments and practices
- Ability to use precedents in making decisions, capacity to communicate effectively with others, and maintain favorable public relations with clients.
- Considerable knowledge of cloud application development architecture, framework, and tools, ability to gather and analyze facts, define problems, and recommend solutions.
- Ability to conduct interviews and establish and maintain effective relationships with system users, ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
- A thorough knowledge of the various aspects of the client agency. The ability to recommend technical solutions to business problems is essential.
- A thorough knowledge of business requirements, network-based application orchestration, control, audit and enablement of system administration, database management and application development.
- Advanced cloud application development and integration techniques.
- Experience with and knowledge of .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, SOAP, REST, PowerShell, IaC, Microsoft Azure, Function Apps.
- Proficient in Microsoft VISIO, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Understanding in relational database concepts, database concepts, telecommunication concepts, secure coding concepts, secure authorization concepts, web services.
- Experience in analysis, design, programming, testing, implementing and supporting web-based applications in Microsoft/Windows platform. (ASP.NET, framework 4.8 or higher, .Net 6 or higher).
- Experience with observability and distributed tracing.
- Experience designing, creating and maintaining distributed applications leveraging a microservices architecture.
- Experience writing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Knowledge of both Microsoft Azure, web-based, and client server-based systems architecture.
- Knowledge/training in object oriented analysis, design and programming experience.
- Knowledge of cloud application and database development and access methods.
- Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.
- Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams.
- Ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.
- Effective at creating highly complex assignments in a high stress work environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot application issues under pressure.
- Ability to own work items and issues from start to finish with minimal supervision.
Essential Duties
This position is strategically responsible for the design and interaction of the client enterprise level application architecture, code libraries, middleware, and services components. This Specialist leads the migration to a services-based architecture; compiles and designs architectural models of current and proposed applications across the client enterprise; performs design reviews across the client organization; leads the evaluation of vendor software targeted for possible integration into the applications or environment; defines and manages the IT application design methodology; surveys external emerging developments in application design and methodologies, and evangelizes new techniques, technologies and standards; manages the development and maintenance of the client application architecture environment, and consults with application designers on how to implement enterprise architecture components and resolve issues. This position serves as the team’s chief cloud SME and will enforce best practices in cloud implementation and deployment while complying with policies and procedures.
EEO Employer
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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.
