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Cloud & Data Engineering Architect

Stellar Professionals LLC
Columbia, SC Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026

We are seeking a Principal Cloud & Data Engineering Architect to lead the design, modernization, and governance of an enterprise-scale cloud-native integration platform and data ecosystem.

Role Details

  • Position: Principal Cloud & Data Engineering Architect
  • Location: Columbia, SC
  • Work Arrangement: Fully Remote (with 2 4 onsite days/month; open to nationwide candidates working EST hours)
  • Interview Process: 1 Round (Virtual or Onsite option for local candidates)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Cloud Architecture: Design and deploy modern, cloud-native Azure solutions and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Build Integration Platforms: Develop scalable APIs, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous messaging systems.
  • Architect Data Solutions: Guide the implementation of enterprise cloud data lakes, analytics, and data engineering capabilities.
  • Establish Governance & DevOps: Drive CI/CD automation, IaC practices, cloud security standards, and technical governance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 10 Years: Enterprise Technology Solution Design & Development
  • 7 Years: Cloud Architecture (Microsoft Azure preferred, AWS/Google Cloud Platform acceptable)
  • Enterprise Integration: REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture & Distributed Systems
  • Data Engineering: Cloud Data Lakes & Analytics Platforms
  • DevOps & IaC: Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, and CI/CD Pipelines
  • Security & Governance: IAM, Cloud Security, Performance Optimization & Architecture Standards

Preferred Skills

  • Integration experience with SAP / S/4HANA, ERPs, or Enterprise HR/Financial systems.
  • Azure Certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer, or Azure Data Engineer).
  • TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification.
  • Public sector or highly regulated environment experience.

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