Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Senior Cloud Architect (Hybrid – 1 Day Onsite per Week)

Client: State of Georgia
Location: Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite at 47 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30334
Start Date: May 22, 2025
Duration: 12+ Months
Position Type: Contract (C2C)
Pay Rate: $41–$42/hr
Interview Mode: Webcam or In-Person
Reference ID: Ceipal ID SGA_AWS103_SP | GTA Requirement #764103

About the Role

The State of Georgia is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead complex cloud migration and modernization efforts across multiple state agencies. In this high-impact role, you’ll design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions while serving as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement AWS and multi-cloud environments to support enterprise-scale migrations and application modernization.
• Provide technical leadership on AWS best practices including cost optimization, security, and performance.
• Guide cloud-native solution design using services like EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, and CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement CI/CD pipelines, IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation, and DevOps practices.
• Perform cloud readiness assessments, evaluate current infrastructure, and identify refactoring opportunities.
• Assist State agencies with cloud performance tuning, security compliance, and architecture reviews.
• Promote enterprise-wide cloud adoption, innovation, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, serverless, microservices).
• Document cloud design standards and deliver architectural governance.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall IT experience
• 5+ years of:
• Enterprise architecture & solution design
• AWS cloud architecture & hands-on implementation
• Cloud consulting or technical pre-sales roles
• Deep experience with:
• AWS Services: EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation, IAM, VPC
• IaC tools: Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• App development languages: Java, Python, REST/SOAP
• Cloud databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles across applications, data, security, and infrastructure
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) – Highly Desired
• Experience with GCP and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) – Nice to Have
• Prior work with state/local government – Highly Preferred
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks
• Exposure to AI/ML and chatbot development – Bonus
• Familiarity with integration protocols (REST, SOAP, HTTP/S, FTP, Pub/Sub)

Why This Role?

• Play a leadership role in one of the largest state-level cloud modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple government agencies.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and innovative solutions.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (only 1 day onsite per week).

Apply by: May 22, 2025
Reference ID: GTA - Senior Cloud Architect (764103)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have architecting AWS cloud solutions?
• Which AWS services have you used extensively in production? Please describe your role in designing these systems.
• Have you designed or implemented cloud-native applications using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation? Which do you prefer and why?
• Can you provide an example of a cloud migration project you led? What was the biggest challenge and how did you solve it?
• Which programming languages have you used in cloud projects (e.g., Java, Python)? How did you integrate them with cloud infrastructure?
• Do you have experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments? Which tools have you used?
• Are you able to work onsite one day per week in Atlanta, GA?
• Where do you currently reside?
• Are you willing to go through a thorough background check?

Location:

• Atlanta, GA 30334 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30334 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30334: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30334