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# NET Cloud Architect

- **Company:** CapTech Consulting
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Integrated Development Environments, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Extreme Programming, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CapTechConsulting/744000149663709--net-cloud-architect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent degree and/or experience
 * Cloud architecture experience utilizing AWS, Azure, or GCP
 * Demonstrated software development experience over 7+ years with a broad range of development tools and technologies
 * Ability to think strategically and relate architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs and client culture.
 * Ability and desire to lead multiple technical project teams
 * Ability to compromise and build consensus on architectural issues
 * In-depth experience with some or all of these cloud concepts: Infrastructure as a Service, Serverless Architecture, Container Architecture, Platform as a Service, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, and Identity and Access Management.
 * Knowledge of the concepts and tools required for effective software development including: Integrated Development Environments, Continuous Integration, Operating Systems (specifically UNIX/Linux), Test-driven Development, SDLC Methodologies including Waterfall, Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe.
 * Cloud Architecture Certifications recommended but not required.
 * Extensive knowledge of the concepts and tools required for effective software development including: Integrated Development Environments, Continuous Integration, Operating Systems (specifically UNIX/Linux), Test-driven Development, SDLC Methodologies including Waterfall, Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe., At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

## Description

Cloud Architects at CapTech are called upon to perform various responsibilities within CapTech's Systems Integration practice area, usually in the context of a technology assessment, strategy formation, or a development project performed for a particular client. They often lead a team of developers and collaborate with experienced project managers, analysts, designers, and clients to architect and deliver vital internal and customer facing systems in partnership with a variety of Fortune 500 clients. Typically, CapTech Architects have a broad understanding of many tools, technologies, and products, with some specialization in a few areas. Over time these specialties may change due to industry transformation or a changing client profile, and as such, our architects have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the latest technologies while working with passionate CapTechers solving complex problems across numerous industries., * Position yourself as a trusted advisor to CapTech clients.

 * Oversee and set the technical direction of client projects, collaborating directly with client staff to define and adhere to architectural standards.
 * Lead internal teams and act as a Service Offering liaison
 * Design, implement, integrate, and support Cloud solutions
 * Work closely with clients, subject matter experts and the CapTech team to understand requirements, establish priorities and project scope, and manage expectations and project delivery
 * Define the technical and solution architecture for phased software development
 * Provide hands-on technical direction to other developers to review code and resolve issues
 * Create documents that specify strategy, assessment, or design in a way that delivers obvious value to the client and is understandable by any stakeholder
 * Articulate architectural differences between solution methods and the challenges and approaches to integrating solutions built on different platforms, including a working knowledge of architectural frameworks that may be used by our clients.
 * Apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for the client's senior management team
 * Collaborate with CapTech business development team members during sales efforts to demonstrate CapTech's technical capabilities, create a vision for a solution that CapTech can build, and produce estimates and work plans


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