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Cloud Application Architect (remote)
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Maryland, Silver Spring | |
 Nov 17, 2025 | |
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Cloud Computing Application Architect Silver Spring, MD (100% REMOTE) Pay From: $130,000 per year MUST: 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, PostgreSQL, 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, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation 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 GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, 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, RabbitMQ, 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 DUTIES: 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". | |