Cloud Applications Architect

About the position Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 33 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Cloud Applications Architect to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team. At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including: Highly competitive pay rates Local support staff for responsive, personal service Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing) Life insurance A 401(K) plan with company match Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks. Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Application architects are responsible for designing, developing and implementing applications for computer systems. They must direct the development process from conception to completion and oversee the efforts of all associated technical staff. Additional job details and special considerations Experienced Cloud Application Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and strategic vision to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment. Key Qualifications: 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java EE development, with a strong grasp of its ecosystem, frameworks, and best practices. Demonstrated ability to design and evolve enterprise-level applications that meet rigorous performance and scalability requirements. Expertise in microservice architecture, including the design and implementation of distributed systems. Solid understanding of modern architectural principles, with practical experience applying the 12-Factor App methodology for building SaaS applications. Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to model complex business domains and facilitate clear communication between technical and business teams. Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and their application in real-world scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of cloud-native applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Work on development of the application while implementing best practices for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Requirements

• 8 Required Strong experience with Java EE, Spring Boot, and microservices frameworks.
• 8 Required Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• 8 Required Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, GraphQL).
• 8 Required Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• 8 Required Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications.
• 8 Required Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• 8 Required Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• 8 Required Exposure to serverless computing and cloud-native services.
• 8 Required Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for modeling complex business domains.

Nice-to-haves

• 8 Preferred Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• 8 Preferred Familiarity with performance tuning and high-availability strategies.
• 8 Preferred Understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments.
• 8 Preferred Healthcare industry experience preferred
• 8 Preferred Fundamental understanding of the Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture and technologies adopted by an organization.
• 8 Preferred Consulting and Facilitation Skills.
• 8 Preferred Customer-focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• 8 Preferred Proactive Leadership style; self-starter and strong attention to detail.
• 3 Preferred Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• 3 Preferred Experience in Texas or other state eligibility system

Benefits

• Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
• Life insurance
• A 401(K) plan with company match
• Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

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