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Nelnet

IT Cloud Software Architect

Nelnet

. Drive the enterprise technology vision by designing and scaling modern cloud-native software solutions .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and scaling cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on microservices, APIs, and DevOps practices. Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences while ensuring compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureGCP, AWS, Azure ExpertiseNode, Angular, C#, Python ProficiencyGCP Professional Cloud Architect Certification

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Hard Skills
Cloud ArchitectureSoftware EngineeringInfrastructure as CodeDevSecOps PracticesAI/ML IntegrationContainerizationAPI DesignPerformance OptimizationAgile DeliveryTechnical Proposal Development
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationStakeholder EngagementMentoringLeadershipCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
GKECloud RunCloud FunctionsKubernetesECSLambdaGoogle Vertex AIAWS SageMakerAzure MLOpenAI
Certifications & Qualifications
GCP Professional Cloud Architect
Industry Keywords
Cloud AdoptionModernizationBusiness ContinuityCompliance StandardsGovernance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AngularAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive the enterprise technology vision by designing and scaling modern cloud-native software solutions
  • 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 support performance, resilience, and business continuity
  • Gather requirements and present design options to internal stakeholders and external clients
  • Advise on cloud adoption, modernization, and emerging technologies
  • Support Account Executives as a pre-sales technical resource during discovery sessions, technical deep-dives, architecture workshops, sales cycles, proposals, and RFP responses
  • Develop architecture diagrams and technical proposals
  • Present cloud solutions to technical and executive audiences
  • Partner with Delivery and Product teams to confirm solution viability and ensure smooth implementation handoffs
  • Provide technical direction and leadership to engineering teams
  • Mentor developers and junior architects in modern software engineering and AI/ML integration
  • Champion best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and agile delivery
  • Evaluate and pilot new cloud, AI/ML, software engineering tools, frameworks, and services
  • Lead proofs-of-concept for emerging technologies
  • Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance standards
  • Apply Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevSecOps practices
  • Partner with security and operations teams to deliver compliant, resilient, and reliable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years in software engineering
  • At least 5+ years in cloud architecture or solution architecture
  • Expertise in cloud-native application development on GCP, AWS, or Azure
  • Strong proficiency in Node, Angular, C#, and Python
  • Experience designing and scaling microservices, APIs, serverless, and containerized workloads
  • Experience with GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Kubernetes, ECS, or Lambda
  • Familiarity with AI/ML services and integration, including Google Vertex AI, Gemini, AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, or OpenAI
  • Proven experience engaging with business and client stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification strongly preferred; candidates without it are expected to earn it within 6–12 months of hire
  • Candidates must live within 30 miles of an eligible location
  • Ability to work a standard hybrid 3/2 in-office/work-from-home schedule if residing within 30 miles of an office

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and FSA
  • Generous earned time off
  • 401K/student loan repayment
  • Life insurance and AD&D insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Performance-based incentive pay
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Robust wellness program
  • Hybrid work environment with remote-work benefits
  • Training time and exam costs for earning the GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification