GTA - Senior Cloud Architect
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Technical Architect is responsible for participating in the working with GTA to design, develop and implement IT architecture to meet application Migrations and AWS cloud implementations across State Agencies.
Do not submit candidates previously submitted for GTA Senior Clout Architect positions.
This position is available for extensions.
Candidate must be willing to be on-site 1 day a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and Implement cloud migration, modernization, and multi-cloud acumen to craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient cloud architectures that solve customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services.
Serve as a technical expert in AWS, supporting customers with complex commercial and technical challenges
Lead cross-functional, cross-organization initiatives that drive thought leadership on multi-cloud and AWS migration scenarios.
Broad technology experience across AWS cloud architecture, applications development, relational databases, NoSQL databases, analytics, machine learning, networking, security, storage, DevOps, containers, serverless, CI/CD, cloud migrations, or IT transformations.
Strong problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, develop actionable tactical plans quickly, up-level the insights to strategy.
Demonstrated ability as a \"trusted advisor\" to customers. Able to facilitate relationships with senior technical executives, as well as easily interact and give guidance to software developers, IT operations staff, and system architects.
Assists GTA and State agencies with architectural decisions and design to optimize applications for cost and performance
Review and evaluate existing systems architectures and software products to identify cloud platforming and refactoring opportunities
Reviews and provides input to the development of standards.
Builds relationships, communicates office goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years of overall experience, to include a minimum of 5 years of enterprise, full-life cycle in Architecture in the professional IT/Software Development services industry
5-8 years of hands-on technical application architecture experience and Application build/ modernization experience
5+ years of success in consultative/complex technical sales and deployment projects (where necessary, managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects).
Extensive experience architecting, designing, and programming applications to operate in Cloud environment.
Broad knowledge of various IT domains, including applications, data, infrastructure, and security
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards .
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Knowledge to identify the best cloud architecture options to help the organization reach its GTA strategic goals.
Experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal scalability, and high availability
Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends such as cloud computing, microservices architecture, and DevOps
Strong attention to detail, problem investigation and diagnostic skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Good organizational skills and forward planning ability Self-Motivated and team playerMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent work Experience At least 5 years of progressive experience with the concepts, philosophies, and tools behind the design of applications, solution architecture, and underlying information technologies on AWS/Public Cloud
Qualifications: (Preference will be given to candidates who, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience): AWS Certified Solutions Architect Experience with GCP & OCI is a Plus Experience with state and local Government is a plus. Enterprise-wide integration experience One or more of the following RDBMS technologies: Oracle, MS SQL Serve, Postgress. Experience with Java, Python, HTTP/S, FTP, Publish/subscribe mechanism, SOAP messaging, and REST Services Having experience with cutting-edge AI technologies in developing chatbots is a plus. Knowledge of integration standards and best practices
Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceIT ArchitectureRequired5YearsDesign, development, and deployment of application software at scale Required7YearsAWS Cloud Architecture Required5YearsAWS Cloud Implementation Required4YearsCloud Migrations ExperienceRequired3YearsPrivate, public and hybrid cloud models (including IaaS, PaaS) Required5YearsAWS Certified Solutions Architect Highly desired0Azure Experience Highly desired0State & Local Government Experience Highly desired0Enterprise architecture principles and best practicesHighly desired0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Candidate must be paid AT LEAST BR. if selected for engagement. Candidate can be paid more; however, the SRP rate cannot exceed BR. Do you accept this requirement?Question4The maximum mark-up for this engagement s SRP rate is 35%. To be competitive on pricing, a mark-up below the 35% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 35%?Question5This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you accept this requirement?Question6The selected candidate will be expected to start their engagement no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) from the client s selection date. Do you accept this requirement?Question7Candidates must be located in and work in GA to start this position if offered. Do you and your candidate accept this requirment?Question8If selected and your candidate is not local, is your candidate wiling to relocate to the Atlanta area beginning Day 1?Question9In what City and State is your candidate located? NOTE: An answer of Yes WILL NOT be accepted.Question10The client has agreed to allow the selected local candidate to work a hybrid situation with on-site work 1 day per week possible. Do you and your candidate accept this requirement?.