Cloud Application Architect (Node.js and React.js)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cloud Application Architect (Node.js and React.js) based in United States.

This is a senior architecture role focused on modernizing and evolving enterprise-scale applications within a cloud environment. You will shape the architecture and technical foundation of a large, multi-tenant platform supporting mission-critical public-sector work. The role combines hands-on software development with cloud architecture, automation, infrastructure as code, and technical leadership. You will work closely with Agile development, DevOps, UI/UX, product, and cloud engineering teams to design and deliver scalable solutions. The position offers the opportunity to apply AWS, Node.js, React.js, serverless, microservices, and modern CI/CD practices to complex technology challenges. You will also contribute to operational excellence through security, documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement. This is a fully remote position with limited travel and an environment designed for experienced engineers who want to lead technical innovation.

Accountabilities:: Architect, design, deploy, maintain, and enhance enterprise-class cloud applications and large, multi-tenant AWS platforms.

Lead modernization initiatives across application architecture, cloud infrastructure, automation, and software delivery.

Develop and maintain applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, Bash, and Python.

Design and implement React.js front-end applications and scalable backend services using AWS technologies.

Design and implement serverless and microservices-based solutions using services such as AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, API Gateway, VPC, and IAM.

Apply Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation.

Design and support RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures that meet scalability, reliability, and security requirements.

Develop and maintain CI/CD capabilities and automated deployment processes using platforms such as GitLab.

Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, cloud engineers, architects, DevOps teams, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Ensure the integrity, security, reliability, and operational performance of cloud applications and infrastructure.

Apply advanced Linux expertise, including exposure to kernel-level operations, to support application and platform performance.

Support serverless architecture, containerization, automation, and other modern cloud engineering practices.

Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through development, deployment, and ongoing sustainment.

Create and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, knowledge articles, and other technical documentation.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams and contribute to presentations for stakeholders at different organizational levels.

Support continuous improvement and help establish technical direction for evolving cloud solutions.

Requirements:

10+ years of related professional experience, including extensive experience with AWS cloud computing and enterprise application architecture.

Training, certificate, or degree in a relevant technical discipline required; a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, or a related field is preferred.

Strong development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, Bash, and Python.

Demonstrated experience building and maintaining production-grade React.js front-end applications.

Expert-level experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.

Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, serverless computing, microservices, and containerization.

Experience designing and implementing AWS Lambda services and microservices within multi-tenant environments.

Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab.

Advanced Linux expertise, including at least some exposure to kernel-level operations.

Extensive software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience.

Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated presentation and stakeholder-management skills, including experience communicating at multiple levels of an organization.

Prior experience serving as a Team Lead and/or Manager is required.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional certification is preferred.

Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust designation, including completion of the required background investigation and onsite fingerprinting.

Must meet the required U.S. person eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status.

No existing security clearance is required at the time of application.

Willingness to travel less than 10% as required.

Benefits:

Fully remote work arrangement within the United States.

Target salary range of $195,240–$264,148 , with actual compensation based on experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements.

40-hour standard workweek.

Medical insurance options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.

Dental and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with company matching and pre- and post-tax contribution options.

Flexible workweek arrangements where business needs permit.

Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.

Approximately 10 paid holidays annually, subject to eligibility and hire date.

Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury-duty leave.

Paid Family Leave of up to 160 hours within a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

Short- and long-term disability coverage.

Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance options.

Employee support and wellness programs.

Opportunities for career development, internal mobility, and continued learning.

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