AWS Applications Architect

We are looking to hire an experienced AWS application architect for our Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Modernization Project.

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency committed to providing re-employment services for job seekers. We are looking to hire an experienced AWS application architect for our Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Modernization Project. This individual will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications using Agile methodologies. The project aims to modernize IWD's UI Tax system by re-architecting its components to industry leading architecture and frameworks, with the goal of providing better service to both the agency staff and the end-users while positioning the agency for future technological improvements. This individual will provide technical leadership in architecting, implementing, and operationalizing AWS cloud hosting zones. The focus will be on security, full-stack automation, monitoring, and developer experience. You will be developer advocate for Cloud capabilities to influence and work across diverse teams to design and implement easy to use hybrid cloud environments. You will partner with Development, and Infrastructure teams with the goal of architecting the applications and how they leverage infrastructure services in cloud environments.

Requirements

Strong understanding of AWS well architected frameworks in cloud production environments and apply those principles while designing a solution.

Good understanding of AWS network and security engineering principles

Specialized experience in cloud architecture planning, estimating, application migration and cloud governance

Proven skills in Cloud-native development

Must possess multiple certifications in AWS with a strong preference toward AWS Professional certifications

Use configuration management, orchestration, and management tooling to ensure cloud environments meet operational and security standards.

Experience in Java, Spring frameworks, SQL, Oracle, SOAP and REST web services

Experience in microservices and SOA development

Experience in establishing coding practices, code review standards and security protocols

Experience in Okta integration through SAML and/or JWT

Good communication skills with the ability to work with fluid requirements and shape them in collaboration with other team members

Able to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment

Strong Networking experience is a plus

Knowledge of Agile practices and governance