Application Architect II

Application Architect II

Location: Chandler, Arizona (hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Month

Role Overview

We are seeking an Application Architect to work across technology teams to create solutions aligned with our organization's cloud strategy. This role involves designing and implementing new software solutions for cloud enablement, as well as maintaining and enhancing existing software. The successful candidate will ensure that all code adheres to strict standards for accessibility, security, performance, and object-oriented practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across technology to create solutions aligned with the organization's cloud strategy.
• Perform product design activities and actively participate in requirements, architecture reviews, and design meetings.
• Design and implement new software solutions for cloud enablement, while maintaining and enhancing existing software.
• Ensure code adheres to standards for accessibility, security, object-oriented practices, and performance.
• Write and conduct unit and integration tests.
• Function and communicate within a software development team including developers, quality assurance, and project management members.
• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Build and work with public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in Cloud Engineering (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Technical Skills:

• Experience with writing infrastructure as code using Terraform, including Terraform Enterprise, Private Module Registry, and Terraform Sentinel.
• Knowledge of web protocols, multiple operating systems, hypervisors, and distributed systems architecture.
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) or similar frameworks.
• Experience with cloud security principles and tools (e.g., Azure Policy, Azure Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD toolchains such as Maven/Jenkins.
• Proficiency in general programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, CloudFormation, or Salt.
• Experience in Linux/UNIX system administration.
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Experience with identity management frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and test-driven development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud provider certification (e.g., Azure certification AZ-900).
• Experience with the Go programming language.

Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $60.00 to $66.73 per hour. Please note that this pay range is a good faith estimate that may be impacted by several factors, including but not limited to candidate experience, qualifications, geographic location, and contractual requirements. Benefits may be available to eligible employees.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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