IT Cloud Software Architect designing and scaling cloud-native applications at Nelnet. Leading technical direction and fostering innovation in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the design of scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud-native applications.
Define and implement software patterns for microservices, APIs, containers, and serverless.
Ensure solutions are designed for performance, resilience, and business continuity.
Work with internal stakeholders and external clients to gather requirements, present design options, and propose best-fit solutions.
Translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant recommendations.
Act as a trusted advisor on cloud adoption, modernization, and emerging technologies.
Provide direction and leadership to engineering teams on cloud development and architecture.
Mentor developers and junior architects in modern software engineering and AI/ML integration.
Champion best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and agile delivery.
Stay at the forefront of advancements in cloud platforms, AI/ML, and software engineering frameworks.
Evaluate and pilot new tools, frameworks, and services for enterprise adoption.
Lead proofs-of-concept to validate emerging technologies for scalability, security, and business value.
Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance standards.
Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevSecOps practices.
Partner with security and operations teams to deliver compliant, resilient, and reliable solutions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
10+ years in software engineering with at least 5+ years in cloud architecture or solution architecture
Expertise in cloud-native application development on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong proficiency in programming languages (Node, Java, C#, or Python)
Experience designing and scaling microservices, APIs, serverless, and containerized workloads (Kubernetes, ECS, Lambda)
Familiarity with AI/ML services and integration (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, OpenAI, etc.)
Proven experience engaging with business and client stakeholders at multiple levels
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