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AKKODIS

Cloud Architect

Hybrid

Charlotte, United states

$ 90 /year

Senior

Freelance

13-02-2026

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Skills

Java Kubernetes Architecture Linux OpenShift Kafka Microservices

Job Specifications

Akkodis is seeking a Cloud Architect for a Contract to Hire position with our Fortune 500 banking client. No C2C Please

Rate: $80 - $90/hr. W2. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Location: Charlotte, NC- onsite 3 days a week

Details:

Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains and tests software applications that support business units or supporting functions. These application program solutions may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools.

Participates in the design, development and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies.

May provide technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives.

Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource. Will not have direct reports but may lead projects and direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations.

Architecting for high throughput, low latency, zero downtime and zero data loss using a microservices architecture.

Cloud-native design and Domain Driven Design

Container design and deployment strategies

Experience:

Modern tech stack (cloud, OpenShift, Kafka, Mongo DB / Cockroach DB)
UML
Design cloud-native architecture using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
Develop and optimize low-latency Core Java systems.
Lead architecture for Payments, FX, Settlements, Bonds, and Trading platforms.
Implement Linux-based performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Define system resiliency, observability, and compliance architecture.

Required Skills:
10+ years engineering/architecture experience.
OpenShift expertise.
Core Java low-latency development experience.
Linux/RHEL tuning and optimization.
Financial markets: Payments, FX, Settlements, Bonds, Trading.
Kafka/MQ messaging experience.
Cloud-native microservices experience.
Experience in global banking environments.

Preferred Qualifications:
Cloud certifications.
OpenShift admin/migration experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

About the Company

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, ... Know more