Calance Job Opening - Architect (Cloud & Big Data Systems or Applications)

Calance Job Opening

Job Title	Architect (Cloud & Big Data Systems or Applications) - ID:42988
Duration	1 year
Start Date	ASAP
Job Skills	Cloud platforms (preferably AWS, Azure/GCP), cloud-native architecture, and cloud services, designing APIs and data integration platforms (ETL/ELT tools), microservices, data mesh, data fabric
Location	Torrance, CA

FOR IMMEDIATE DETAILS about this position, please contact MICHELL CASEY at (949) 860-4715 or MCasey@calance.com

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** We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors **
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Position: Architect (Cloud & Big Data Systems or Applications)
JOB REF#: 42988 - JIH5JP00003195
Duration: 12+ Months (On-Going Contract)
Location: HYBRID - Torrance, CA 90501
Pay Rate: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour (W2 Only)

**YOU MUST BE LOCAL, we will NOT consider ANY NON-LOCAL Candidates**

HYBRID: MUST be able to work ONSITE 2-3 days per week (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

Projects & Initiatives to deliver Solution Architectures and Design Patterns for data platforms & product scope and requirements, delivering ARB deliverables and obtaining approvals from the Enterprise Architecture Review Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Drives business and IT alignment to design and leverage reusable cloud architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with IT management to define and develop technology strategy, technology standards, capabilities, roadmaps, and practices.
• Act as a technical expert addressing problems relating to systems storage, compute, integration, compatibility, and multiple platform integration with P/SaaS solutions using WAF principles and industry best practices.
• Interact and consult with appropriate business analysts, project managers, infrastructure engineers and developers to understand application/project requirements and define architectural solutions to meet those requirements.
• Work with the enterprise solutions stakeholders on design review and approval processes.
• Work with application delivery teams in the development of services, reusable patterns, components, standards, and frameworks required to support business strategy.
• Produce architecture diagrams, workflows and models using Visio, Draw.io, and other tools.
• Evaluate technology solutions, services, and vendor offerings through RFP/Q/I & SOW process
• Ensure that projects follow the prescribed development life cycle and meets quality standards.
• Assist with analyzing and recommending software acquisitions and alternative solutions/methodologies/strategies and tools.
• Keep current with trends and technological innovations in the automotive industry and make appropriate development recommendations.
• Identify risks associated with architecture design, delivery, component, or application implementation.

Top 5 SKILLS REQUIRED for this position:
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value and business requirements into technical capabilities, manage expectations, and collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.
- Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS, Azure/GCP), cloud-native architecture, and cloud services related to data (e.g., serverless services, scalable compute & storage, data lakes, cloud databases, data warehouses, etc.).
- Expertise in designing APIs and data integration platforms (ETL/ELT tools), MicroServices, data mesh, data fabric, and streaming, middleware to enable seamless data flow between systems while practicing data governance and security.
- Experience in architecting & delivering transactional and analytical solutions including ML and AI solutions using waterfall and agile methodologies (preferably SAFe).
- Excellent articulation, documentation, presentation, and communication skills exercised in preparing solution architecture diagrams, documents, and engaging enterprise architecture teams for reviews/approvals.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• 15 years of experience designing or configuring complex enterprise grade cloud & big data systems and/or applications.
• 10 years relational & NoSQL database architecture and design.
• Demonstrates a strong technical aptitude of multi-tier and cross-platform architectures across the enterprise
• In-depth knowledge of design requirements.
• Strong ability to define systems and integration models.
• Strong ability to act as a technical expert addressing problems relating to systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platform integration.
• Strong understanding in the information technology landscape stretching from infrastructure, network, client, server, emerging technology standards and trends.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of software engineering, software development, solution architecture and implementation of medium to large scale systems across multiple platforms.
• Education: BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent work experience.

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Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- H1B Transfer
- EPO/PPO Medical Plan (Cigna)
- HMO/PPO Dental programs (Cigna)
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K VOYA Retirement vesting program
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit

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