Cloud Application Architect; remote

Cloud Computing Application Architect

Silver Spring, MD (100% REMOTE)

Pay From: $130,000 per year

• Experienced Cloud Computing Application Architect
• Public Trust required
• 9 years’ experience designing, configuring, and administering enterprise applications in cloud and hybrid environments
• 5+ years hands‑on development experience utilizing a combination of tools such as: .NET 6/7/8, ASP.NET Core MVC / Web API, Entity Framework Core, LINQ, Dependency Injection, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, or MySQL in cloud‑managed databases (RDS, Azure, SQL, etc.)
• Proven experience architecting and deploying scalable solutions in AWS utilizing a combination of tools such as EC2, Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, Cloud Front, RDS, Dynamo
  
  DB, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, IAM, Cloud Watch, Cloud Formation
• Familiarity with hybrid‑cloud integration using VPN/Direct Connect/Transit Gateway for connectivity to on‑prem systems.
• Strong background in security and compliance including encryption at rest/in transit (KMS, ACM, TLS), Identity & Access Management (IAM), and vulnerability scanning and patch management automation
• Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, or Jenkins
• Solid experience with automated testing and infrastructure provisioning
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, and application troubleshooting
• Experience with API‑driven integrations, microservice communication patterns, and message queues (Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ, or SQS)
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, communicate architectural decisions effectively, and provide mentorship to engineers and developers
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Developer are a plus but not required
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience required

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud architectures that enable Public Health data modernization
• Architect and deploy enterprise applications and services in AWS and hybrid environments
• Partner with data modernization teams to align cloud strategies with mission priorities and technical standards
• Lead and advise engineering teams through cloud migrations, environment builds, and modernization initiatives
• Develop and enforce best practices for security, automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure performance
• Guide development of applications using .NET, Entity Framework, and SQL across cloud and on‑premise systems
• Build and optimize IaaS and PaaS environments, ensuring compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Research and recommend emerging cloud technologies to improve scalability and resilience
• Mentor team members in architecture design, automation, and cloud operations best practices

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. “Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act”.

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