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Core Services Architect, Web Services

ArchitectArchitectContractRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2008H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

15 days ago

Salary

$160K - $165K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishAnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGraph QLG RPCKubernetesMicroservicesSOAPTerraform

Job Description

• Architect, design, and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure web services (RESTful APIs, SOAP, GraphQL, microservices) that serve as foundational components across the enterprise • Define and enforce web services architecture standards, patterns, best practices, and governance frameworks • Lead the evaluation and selection of technologies, frameworks, and platforms to modernize and optimize core services infrastructure • Collaborate closely with product owners, software engineers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into sound architectural solutions • Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and detailed design documentation • Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and provide technical mentorship to development teams • Identify and mitigate architectural risks related to performance, reliability, security, and scalability • Champion API lifecycle management, including versioning, deprecation strategies, and developer experience improvements • Support cloud-native architecture initiatives, ensuring seamless integration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments • Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code principles • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving standards in web services and distributed systems.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Senior-Level: Minimum 8 years of IT experience, including 5+ years with web services architecture and enterprise solution design
Experience rationalizing and modernizing complex, redundant, or convoluted web services to improve maintainability, performance, and security
Proven experience architecting large-scale RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architectures (SOA)
Deep expertise in web services protocols and standards including REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC, JSON, XML, and OpenAPI/Swagger
Hands-on experience with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, AWS API Gateway, or Azure API Management)
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native design patterns
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of security principles for web services including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and TLS/SSL
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps toolchains, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to obtain USDA Public Trust Clearance.