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Cloud and Data Engineering Architect

HTC Global Services
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Job Description

Job Title: Principal Azure Cloud & Integration Architect

Overview / Summary

The Division of Enterprise Applications (DEA) is seeking a Principal Azure Cloud & Integration Architect Consultant to provide senior-level architecture leadership for enterprise modernization initiatives. The consultant will design, implement, and govern enterprise-scale cloud solutions while leading the development of a cloud-native integration platform supporting statewide agencies, SCEIS, and enterprise business applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise Azure cloud solutions supporting modernization initiatives.
  • Design and establish scalable cloud-native integration patterns utilizing REST APIs, event-driven architecture, data integration, and Azure platform services.
  • Design and guide implementation of an Azure data lake and supporting data engineering capabilities.
  • Provide technical leadership for DevOps, GitOps, CI/CD, security, observability, and operational readiness.
  • 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 teams, vendors, and implementation partners.
  • Ensure enterprise solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise technology strategy.
  • Mentor developers, engineers, architects, and technical staff while supporting knowledge transfer and promoting cloud engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field. An equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise technology solutions.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions and cloud-native architectures using Microsoft Azure, AWS, 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 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 patterns, governance practices, and solution documentation.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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