Principal Cloud Architect - Contract - Remote.

Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced Principal
Cloud Architect to provide enterprise-level architecture expertise for
cloud modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead the design,
implementation, and adoption of a cloud-native integration platform built on
Microsoft Azure.

The role will focus on developing scalable
enterprise integration solutions using APIs, event-driven architecture,
messaging platforms, cloud data technologies, and modern cloud engineering
practices.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Lead
architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise cloud solutions using
Microsoft Azure.

·        Design and
implement cloud-native integration patterns using REST APIs, event-driven
architecture, asynchronous messaging, and distributed systems.

·        Provide technical
leadership and architecture guidance to development teams, project teams, and
implementation partners.

·        Develop and
maintain cloud architecture standards, technical documentation, governance
practices, and solution design patterns.

·        Collaborate with
enterprise architects, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, business
stakeholders, and vendors.

·        Design and
implement enterprise data platforms using cloud-based data lake, analytics, and
data engineering technologies.

·        Support cloud
adoption strategies and ensure solutions align with security, scalability, and
performance requirements.

·        Mentor technical
teams and provide knowledge transfer on cloud architecture best practices.

·        Promote
continuous improvement, automation, and cloud engineering standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

·        12+ years of
experience in enterprise technology solutions.

·        10+ years of
experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise applications and
platforms.

·        7+ years of
experience designing and implementing cloud solutions and cloud-native
architectures using Azure, AWS, GCP, or similar cloud platforms.

·        Strong experience
designing enterprise integration solutions using:

• REST APIs, Event-driven
  architecture, Asynchronous messaging, Distributed systems

·        Experience
designing and implementing enterprise data platforms, including:

• Cloud data lakes, Analytics
  platforms, Data engineering solutions

·        Strong
understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, scalability,
performance optimization, monitoring, and operational support.

·        Strong
communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

·        Experience
integrating enterprise systems such as: SAP, SAP S/4HANA, ERP platforms, HR
systems, Financial applications

·        Experience
supporting government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.

·        Experience with: Azure
API Management, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Event Grid, ERP
integration solutions

·        Experience
establishing: Enterprise architecture standards, Cloud governance practices, Technical
design patterns, Solution documentation

·        Experience with
Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including: Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates

·        Experience with: CI/CD
pipelines, DevOps practices, Development automation

·        Experience with
cloud architecture certifications and frameworks.

Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering,
Data Science, or a related technical field.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft
  Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft
  Azure Data Engineer Associate
• TOGAF or
  equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification