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Senior Cloud Application Architect

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Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Ardent Technologies, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Ardent Technologies, Inc. is an accredited small business providing a full range of IT support services, cybersecurity services, staff augmentation, fiscal management, and administrative support. Headquarters in Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction drives our growth—and yours.

Job Description

  • We are currently seeking a highly motivated “ Senior Cloud Application Architect ” to join our team for a project with our esteemed client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in “Java EE, Spring Boot ,AWS or Google , REST, GraphQL , PostgreSQL, MongoDB , Terraform, Ansible , CI/CD, Kafka, RabbitMQ , Prometheus, Grafana, ELK ” with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

Experienced Cloud Application Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and strategic vision to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment.

Key Qualifications:

  • 10 years of hands-on experience in Java EE development, with a strong grasp of its ecosystem, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and evolve enterprise-level applications that meet rigorous performance and scalability requirements.
  • Expertise in microservice architecture, including the design and implementation of distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of modern architectural principles, with practical experience applying the 12-Factor App methodology for building SaaS applications.
  • Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to model complex business domains and facilitate clear communication between technical and business teams.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and their application in real-world scenarios.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead the architecture and design of cloud-native applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
  • Work on the development of the application while implementing best practices for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Strong experience with Java EE, Spring Boot, and microservices frameworks.

8

Required

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

8

Required

Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, GraphQL).

8

Required

Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).

8

Required

Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications.

8

Required

Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

8

Required

Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

8

Required

Exposure to serverless computing and cloud-native services.

8

Required

Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for modeling complex business domains.

8

Preferred

Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

8

Preferred

Familiarity with performance tuning and high-availability strategies.

8

Preferred

Understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments.

8

Preferred

Healthcare industry experience preferred

8

Preferred

Fundamental understanding of the Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture and technologies adopted by an organization.

8

Preferred

Consulting and Facilitation Skills.

8

Preferred

Customer-focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

8

Preferred

Proactive Leadership style; self-starter and strong attention to detail.

3

Preferred

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

3

Experience In Texas Or Other State Eligibility System

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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