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Senior Software/Cloud Architect - Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Cloud Architect
Senior Software/Cloud Architect leading design and development of cloud‑native, microservice‑based applications with secure API integration, scalability, and resilience using modern container and orchestration technologies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement cloud‑native microservice solutions that meet security, scalability, and performance requirements.
- Lead API strategy, including design, integration, versioning, and governance across internal and external systems.
- Define and enforce best practices for containerization, orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into technical specifications and roadmaps.
- Mentor development teams, conduct code reviews, and drive continuous improvement of software development processes.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on cloud architecture and microservices.
- Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong background in API design and integration (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and related security standards.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of guiding technical teams.