Enterprise and Cloud Architect

Job Title: Enterprise and Cloud Architect Location: Remote - Anywhere in the US Job Type: Contract W2 Experience Level: 15–20 years Job Description: We are seeking seasoned Enterprise and Cloud Architects to lead high-level design and architecture of scalable, secure, and robust enterprise solutions in Azure. The ideal candidate brings deep architectural knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, microservices, data pipelines, and integration platforms. Key Responsibilities: • Lead enterprise-level cloud architecture efforts across complex IT environments. • Define the overall cloud and application architecture strategy aligned with business objectives. • Provide architecture oversight on systems utilizing Azure, ETL tools, Kafka, and microservices-based solutions. • Collaborate with devops teams to ensure implementation aligns with architectural goals. • Evaluate and select open-source and commercial platforms/technologies that best suit project needs. • Work closely with stakeholders and executives to present architecture recommendations and roadmaps. • Provide governance, best practices, and guidance to development teams and solution architects. Required Skills: • 15–20 years of experience in enterprise-level solution architecture. • Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architecture. • Deep understanding of ETL frameworks, Kafka, and microservices architecture. • Familiarity with Spring Boot, DevOps practices, and open-source ecosystem (high-level knowledge; no hands-on coding required). • Experience driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives. • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical documentation skills. Preferred: • Prior experience in the healthcare domain is a plus. • Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert are preferred. Apply tot his job