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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Architect Virtual / Remote - **Company:** Humana Inc. - **Location:** Albany, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Data Architecture, Data Centers, Relational Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Integrated Architecture Framework, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Automation of Marketing, MongoDB, MySQL, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Scripting, Azure Data Factory, System Availability, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.employmentcrossing.com/job/id-78f16ebf009df9dd1cb3bccb6fd3bf5b ## About the Role Degree in computer science/information systems, engineering or related field preferred; or a corresponding number of years' experience in technical operations or software engineering. 5 years of experience designing and implementing at least 1 of the following data platforms - MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL 2 years of experience designing and implementing at least 1 of the following data event/streaming platforms - Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka & Streamsets, Azure Streaming Analytics Demonstrable experience applying data design and architectural principles and methodologies 5 yrs of delivering enterprise grade solutions such as robust e-commerce, online businesses in a 24X7 production environment. Certification on 1 major cloud provider platform - Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, Amazon AWS Desired Experience 3 years working on Agile teams 3 years' experience with Linux system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security procedures; experience with Windows is a plus 3 years' experience with relevant scripting languages or programming frameworks desired - BASH, PowerShell, NodeJS, etc Demonstrable experience designing and implementing data platforms with key value, column oriented, and document store non-relational database systems Demonstrable experience designing and implementing data platforms with relational database systems Demonstrable experience designing and implementing data pipelines with event-driven / streaming data platforms Demonstrable experience designing solutions in data centers and cloud using automation platforms like Terraform Demonstrable experience designing and implementing database security including on wire and at rest encryption Demonstrable experience designing and implementing high availability redundancy strategies for data-centric systems Demonstrable experience designing and implementing Disaster Recovery patterns and implementation. Excellent architectural & systems design documentation skills Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting systems issues and effectively diagnosing problems ## Description The Senior Cloud Architect leads the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level infrastructure and platforms related to cloud computing. The Senior Cloud Architect work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors., The Senior Cloud Architect performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications for cloud computing environments. Develops specifications for new IT cloud computing products and service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments., Demonstrable experience with TCP/IP fundamentals (DNS, TCP, HTTP), general networking technologies, network architecture and connectivity troubleshooting Demonstrable track record learning new technologies, applying new skills, and sharing with peers and customers What you will do in this position Own design and engineering of new solutions through the entire lifecycle [Proof-of-Concept -> Pilot to Minimal-Viable-Product -> Adoption -> Enhancement -> Retirement] Lead design, engineering, and adoption efforts that deliver engineering patterns, processes, and technologies including MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and other platforms running on both private & public cloud platforms Lead technical teams - using systems and design thinking - through complex problem solving and convey potential solutions to both peers and customers Support decision making for project design tasks related to open source data platforms Lead work streams that define and execute projects and system implementations; work across multiple efforts simultaneously Deliver written and verbal communication for project status updates and SCRUM standups Provide Subject-Matter-Expert level consulting and advisory services to L3 data platform engineers Present new technologies and analysis to internal governance bodies, determine best action plans for engineering design and implementation projects that meet Humana business and risk management requirements #Cloud #LI-Remote Scheduled Weekly Hours 40