Overview
Tkxel is a leading software development company located in Reston, Virginia. We are committed to developing innovative software solutions for leading enterprises in the world, helping them grow their businesses using latest technology solutions.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Software Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Java development, deep expertise in AWS services, and a proven track record of architecting enterprise-grade systems. This role will partner closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to define cloud strategy, ensure system reliability, and drive technical excellence.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Design and oversee the architecture of secure, scalable, and highly available cloud applications on AWS
- Lead the migration of legacy applications into modern cloud environments
- Develop and enforce best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and operations in Java-based systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance and cost
- Mentor software engineers and provide guidance on cloud-native development practices
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct performance reviews and capacity planning for mission-critical systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field8+ years of professional software development experience, with strong proficiency in Java5+ years of experience architecture and deploying applications on AWSExpertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS / EKS, CloudFormation, and IAMSolid understanding of microservices, containerization, and serverless architecturesStrong knowledge of software design patterns, APIs, and distributed systemsExperience with CI / CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersPreferred Skills
AWS Solutions Architect Professional certificationExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, or similar container platformsKnowledge of additional programming languages such as Python, Go, or Node.jsFamiliarity with event-driven architectures and streaming technologies such as Kafka or Kinesis#J-18808-Ljbffr