Booz Allen Hamilton · 6 hours ago
Cloud Application Architect, Lead
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $257K/yr
10+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a senior Cloud Application Architect to design and modernize enterprise systems using cloud-native architectures. The role involves leading efforts to improve system stability and resilience while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring adherence to best practices in cloud services.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Translate operational, business, and technical requirements into modern, cloud-native architectures that improve stability, resilience, performance, and maintainability in a secure manner
Lead efforts to design, develop, and modernize enterprise systems, applying deep technical expertise in cloud services to architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions aligned to mission and business objectives
Partner with product owners, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and cloud teams to translate requirements into cloud-based architectures and guide development teams through implementation
Lead architecture reviews, define cloud integration patterns, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including DevSecOps, automation, and cloud-native development principles
Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software engineering and software architecture
8+ years of experience with Java development in cloud environments, including modern frameworks such as Spring Boot
8+ years of experience with SQL development, relational database design, and performance optimization
Experience architecting or developing solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Azure app services, databases, and monitoring features
Experience leading technical design sessions and delivering architecture documentation
Experience optimizing software delivery pipelines for cloud-native applications
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including containerization such as Azure Kubernetes Service, serverless computing such as Azure Functions, and integration tools such as Logic Apps, or Event Grid
Experience implementing Azure-centric DevSecOps strategies and continuous deployment pipelines
Experience with Azure-based event-driven architectures or distributed systems for high-performance, resilient applications
Possession of excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including in cloud solution design discussions
Master's degree
Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Java Certification
Benefits
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Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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