Principal Cloud and Data Engineering Architect Consultant

NextGen Solutions Corporation is seeking a Principal Azure Cloud and Integration Architecture Consultant to provide senior-level architecture leadership for modernization initiatives. The role involves designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions, collaborating with various stakeholders, and mentoring technical staff to ensure scalable and secure solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise Azure cloud solutions supporting DEA’s modernization initiatives
• Design and establish scalable cloud-native integration patterns utilizing APIs, event-driven architecture, data integration, and Azure platform services
• Provide technical leadership and architecture guidance to development teams, project teams, and implementation partners throughout the solution lifecycle
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, technical documentation, governance practices, and solution recommendations aligned with enterprise objectives
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendors to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise solutions
• Mentor technical staff and support knowledge transfer while promoting cloud engineering best practices and continuous improvements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, developing and implementing enterprise technology solutions
• Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions and cloud-native architectures using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or comparable enterprise cloud platforms
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise integration solutions utilizing REST APIs, event-driven architecture, asynchronous messaging, and distributed systems
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms using cloud-based data lake, analytics, or data engineering technologies
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and development automation using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or equivalent technologies
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, scalability, performance optimization, monitoring, and operational support
• Experience establishing cloud architecture standards, technical design pattern, governance practices, and solution documentation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering Data Science, or a related technical field. An equivalent combination or relevant education, professional certifications, and progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience integrating SAP, SAP S/4HANA, ERP platforms, HR systems, or enterprise financial applications
• Experience supporting large-scale government, public-sector, or highly regulated technology environments
• Experience with Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Ivalua, or other ERP systems
• Experience establishing enterprise architecture standards, cloud governance practices, and technical design patterns
• Microsoft Azure, TOGAF, or comparable cloud and enterprise architecture certifications