Lead Technical Architect – Cloud Modernization, AWS

A-TEK, Inc.

Lead Technical Architect for cloud modernization initiatives at A-TEK, supporting NIH transformation. Overseeing technical leadership and hands-on architecture in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGraphQLKubernetesMicroservicesOraclePostgresReactTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the modernization of legacy applications and data platforms into a cloud native AWS environment.
Define and maintain target-state architecture, technology standards, and modernization roadmaps.
Architect and oversee migration from an on-premises Oracle environment to multiple PostgreSQL databases hosted in AWS.
Design scalable microservices and API architecture utilizing GraphQL Federation and RESTful services.
Lead application modernization efforts involving React front end applications and containerized services.
Design and implement AWS-based solutions using services such as EKS, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM, Route 53, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager, and related platform services.
Guide the adoption of modern DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, security scanning, and deployment automation.
Collaborate with database administrators, developers, business analysts, and Government stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission objectives.
Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
Mentor engineering staff and establish engineering best practices.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend modernization approaches that improve scalability, security, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Support system security requirements, compliance activities, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
Contribute to strategic planning for future enhancements, analytics platforms, AI/ML capabilities, and enterprise architecture initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise software solutions
Minimum of 5 years of experience architecting cloud solutions on AWS
Experience leading large scale application modernization initiatives
Experience migrating Oracle databases to PostgreSQL or other modern cloud native database platforms
Experience designing microservices architectures and API ecosystems
Experience with GraphQL and API gateway technologies
Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with AWS EKS and cloud native application deployment
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent tools
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, security principles, and cloud operations
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud nativeAWSPostgreSQLmicroservicesGraphQLRESTful servicesDevSecOpsCI/CDInfrastructure as Codecontainerization

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder engagementmentoringcollaborationleadershipstrategic planningtechnical designarchitecture reviewscode reviewsbest practices

Certifications

Public Trust clearance