Sr. Cloud Architect (Remote)

Overview:

• Tier One Technologies is looking for a Sr. Cloud Architect for the US Government client located in Arlington, VA.
• This will be a 100% remote contract-to-hire position.
• SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

• Design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing software.
• Address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
• Responsible for project completion. Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management.
• Evaluate existing software solutions to identify areas for improvement. Oversee architectural approaches from conception to installation.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the organization for cloud end-to-end architecture, including Azure, GCP or AWS and future providers, networking, provisioning, and management.
• Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the “why,” and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation.
• Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives.
• Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for applications.
• Drive scope definition, requirements analysis, functional and technical design, application build, product configuration, unit testing, and production deployment.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet/perform to technical and functional/non-functional requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of an issue, including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to service owners.
• Ensure delivered solutions are realized in time frame committed; work in conjunction with project sponsors to size and manage scope and risk.
• Provide thought leadership in industry and to fellow team members across business and technical project dimensions solving complex business requirements

• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required.
• 13+ years of experience in software development and/or related field.
• Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies.
• Knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns as well as understanding of various coding methods and computer languages.
• Data modeling and database design experience.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Expertise with Cloud Architecture and Design and Development.
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies.
• Experience developing multithreading apps, performance tuning, and debugging.
• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies.
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices.
• Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc).
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
• Experience in designing large and complex IT operations in large organizations. The position requires strong leadership and team building skills, and must be able to collaborate effectively with a group of high performing individuals as well as the Executive Leadership Team.
• Experience with Azure, GCP or AWS enterprise implementations.
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
• Must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)