Job#: 2074683

Job Description:

Job Description

The Principal Cloud Architect will lead and optimize cloud strategy, focusing on AWS technologies to drive innovation and scalable solutions. This role involves investigating new cloud technologies, mentoring engineers, and working cross-functionally to support business objectives. You will shape and implement cloud architecture to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and cost-efficient scaling while mentoring and empowering your team.

In this role, youll work with advanced messaging systems like Pulsar, Kafka, Redpanda, Google PubSub, Amazon MSK, and NATS. Youll dive into real-time analytics with tools like Pinot, Druid, and Clickhouse, and leverage event processing FaaS technologies including Pulsar Functions, Apache Flink, and OpenFaaS.

Youll also implement and manage sophisticated AuthZ technologies like Google Zanzibar, SpiceDB, and OpenFGA, ensuring robust and scalable authorization solutions.

Job Duties

• Lead cloud initiatives, leveraging AWS services to meet organizational needs.
• Mentor engineers, fostering growth and innovation within the team.
• Research and implement new cloud technologies and tools.
• Ensure AWS best practices for architecture, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud strategies with business goals.
• Oversee cloud governance, including security, compliance, and identity management.
• Contribute to internal summits and share cloud architecture insights.
• Create documentation and training materials to share expertise.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in AWS (EC2, IAM, VPC, RDS, S3) and cloud strategy.
• Experience with serverless technologies like AWS Lambda.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization.
• Familiarity with cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong DevOps and CI/CD experience.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Must Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6 years of IT experience, focusing on cloud technologies.
• 3 years of experience with AWS services and automation tools.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with AWS Lambda, Kafka, or edge technologies (Fastly).
• Background in machine learning, data engineering, or large-scale data systems.
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.

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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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.