Java Cloud Architect, Virginia

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Java Cloud Architect" for one of our clients in "Arlington VA.”

Role: Java Cloud Architect.

Location: Arlington VA. (Day 1 Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Job Description ·

We are seeking a Java Cloud Architect with a minimum of 17+ years of experience in hands-on architecture design and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in the following skills outlined below.

In-depth knowledge of key AWS services like EC2, S3, etc.

Proven experience assessing client's workloads and technology landscape for Cloud suitability, developing a business case and Cloud adoption roadmap.

Proven knowledge of AWS platforms and tools.

Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive projects from an architecture standpoint.

Knowledge of best practices and market trends pertaining to Cloud and overall industry to provide thought leadership (seminars, whitepapers, etc.,) and mentor team to build necessary competency.

Ability to quickly establish credibility and trustworthiness with key stakeholders in the client organizations.

Experience provisioning and spinning up AWS Clusters Experience to build scalable production systems (load balancers, Memcached, master/slave architectures).

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with CTOs, Enterprise Architects, IT Management, and developers.

Certification on AWS architecture desirable.

Security specific Experience:

Hands-on technical expertise in Security Architecture, automation, integration, and deployment (DevOps)

Familiarity with compliance & security standards across the enterprise IT landscape · Proven experience building security reference architecture for all-in cloud deployments and hybrid scenarios

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco

Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.

Received the TechServe Excellence award.

Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America

Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022