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Head of Software Architecture & Development

Oxit LLC

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Charlotte, NC

Job description

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.