- Company Name
- PingWind Inc. (SDVOSB)
- Job Title
- Senior Software/Cloud Architect
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Senior Software/Cloud Architect
**Role Summary:** Designs and implements enterprise-scale cloud and software solutions. Provides technical leadership in cloud architecture, software design, system integration, and security. Ensures solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with organizational strategy. Collaborates with stakeholders, development teams, and operations staff to optimize performance and drive innovation in cloud and hybrid environments.
**Expectations:** 10+ years in software development, systems design, or IT architecture. 5+ years in cloud architecture and large-scale cloud deployments.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead design of cloud-native and hybrid applications, platforms, infrastructure
- Define system architecture, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps
- Ensure scalability, security, resiliency, and cost-optimization of solutions
- Develop multi-cloud/hybrid-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Drive adoption of cloud-native services, containerization, and serverless technologies
- Guide cloud migration, modernization, and optimization efforts
- Establish architecture standards, coding practices, and design patterns
- Collaborate on microservices, APIs, and distributed systems with development teams
- Integrate security and compliance into all phases of the SDLC
**Required Skills:**
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Proficiency in software development practices, microservices, APIs, and integration frameworks
- Knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with containerization/orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
- Familiarity with data platforms (SQL/NoSQL, data lakes, real-time streaming)
- Strong understanding of security principles, IAM, and compliance frameworks
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- DoD 8140 certification required (e.g., CNSS certifications)