Cloud Platform Architect

A client with Kforce is seeking a Cloud Platform Architect to join their team. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days onsite in Altamonte Springs, FL.Summary:This role supports a major digital and AI transformation initiative, focused on creating future-state data solutions, modernizing the data environment, and enabling AI-driven capabilities across the organization. The individual will help define architecture, design scalable solutions, and support the organization's data and AI strategy.Key Responsibilities: Cloud Platform Architect will design and architect solutions end-to-end, from concept through implementation Build and implement frameworks, standards, and reusable patterns Serve as a hands-on architect who can both perform technical work and guide/develop other team members Create future-state data architecture and tools that support AI transformation, coding factory initiatives, and innovation labs As a Cloud Platform Architect, you will help future-proof the organization's data platform and technology landscape Lead solution architecture efforts while collaborating with engineering and development teams Bachelor's degree is required At least one certification is required; Microsoft Fundamentals certifications (Azure Fundamentals, AI Fundamentals, Data Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals) Comparable AWS certifications may also be acceptable Required technical skills: Snowflake or similar; Python; Azure Data Factor or AWS Glue; Blob, Keyvault; SQL Hands-on technical experience, not just strategic architecture Strong architecture experience with demonstrated ownership of designing and implementing solutions from start to finish Experience with data platforms, big data, and modern data solutions AI-related experience is highly desirable, particularly implementing AI-enabled solutions end-to-end Candidates do not necessarily need extensive enterprise-scale architecture experience if they have strong solution design and implementation experience Non-Technical Requirements: Strong communication skills Organization & time management skills Documentation/Best Practices Creative & Problem-solving mindset Proactive ownership & adaptability Availability & work hours: 9AM to 5PM Eastern The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Kforce