Job Description: Cloud Architect
Duration: 1 year with possible extension
Position Location: Lansing MI (Hybrid: Onsite two days a week Wednesdays and Thursdays. No remoteonly option.)
Interviews:
- Initial interview via MS Teams video (camera required screen sharing might be requested).
- Secondround interviews may be conducted in person.
Top Skills & Years of Experience Required:
- 5 years of experience in the field.
- Proficiency in .NET HTML XML SQL SOAP REST PowerShell IaC and Microsoft Azure.
- Experience writing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure webbased systems architecture and clientserverbased systems architecture.
Additional Details:
- Local candidates are strongly preferred. Nonlocal candidates must relocate at their own expense with no delays upon acceptance.
- Clear and concise communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Design implement and manage cloud architecture solutions.
- Work with technologies such as Azure Function Apps SOAP REST APIs and scripting tools like PowerShell.
- Write and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure scalable and efficient deployments.
- Collaborate with teams to develop and support webbased and clientserverbased system architectures.
- Ensure system security reliability and performance align with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibility | Details |
Develop and manage enterpriselevel architecture | Plan develop and administer architectural policies and procedures; oversee the design implementation and integration of applications with existing systems across multiple platforms. |
Provide application architecture expertise | Develop strategic goals aligning with DTMB Strategic Plans and best practices; consult with application designers on proper designs; and create architectural models (enterprise and reference) for internal use and thirdparty partners. |
Lead efforts toward servicesbased development | Survey emerging development methodologies evangelize technologies and standards and ensure security standards in application designs and coding practices. |
Perform architecture design reviews | Define implement and maintain IT application architecture design methodology and best practices; ensure compliance with security policies and standards. |
Develop and maintain architecture components and design repositories | Oversee client enterpriselevel code libraries middleware APIs services and databases; validate application components; manage architecture documentation versions; ensure proper execution of application designs. |
Act as liaison with DTMB Enterprise Architecture and Security Offices | Direct the use of EA Solution Patterns and Reference Models; participate in EA Core Team for architectural best practices roadmap development and solution assessments. |
Support application operations | Ensure proper installation configuration testing and implementation of applications; provide leadership and consultation on special teams and projects as assigned. |
Provide technical guidance | Offer practical solutions to complex development problems; manage change control boards; contribute to testing plans scenarios and test data development. |
Leadership and mentorship | Guide and mentor application architects database administrators and developers in the use of enterprise service environments and development methodologies. |
Skills & Expertise Table:
Skill/Expertise | Required Experience |
Enterpriselevel architecture design and management | 5 years |
Application architecture expertise in development and integration | 5 years |
Knowledge of code libraries middleware and services | 5 years |
Servicesbased development and implementation | 5 years |
Security standards in architecture and design | 5 years |
Experience with DTMB Strategic Plans methodologies and standards | Preferred |
Team leadership guidance and mentoring | 5 years |
Handson experience with APIs testing plans and change control boards | 5 years |