Cloud / Java / Kafka Architect

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative
businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step
ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for
employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
digital innovation for our customers.
We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or
small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including: 
- INC 5000
- Future 50
- 101 Best and Brightest
- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
- Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”
- Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist

-  Extensive experience in developing and implementing custom applications using Java/J2EE, .Net and Open Source technologies; Familiarity with UI/UX design, business services virtualization, rapid prototyping, continuous integration and deployment is required.
- Must have implemented at least 5 enterprise strength projects using industry leading digital technology platforms; created and managed integration, deployment and application migration strategies. Out this at least two implementations should be on Cloud Migration either AWS/IBM Bluemix/IBM Soft layer covering the entire technology stack including databases
- 6 to 10 years of experience in developing custom applications using Java/J2EE technologies, web services, XML/HTML, etc.
-  In-depth knowledge of a few but familiarity with:
1- UI Frameworks such as NodeJS, AngularJS etc
2- Web Application Servers like Apache, IBM Websphere, JBoss, etc.
3- Any one NoSQL database like Mongo DB, Gemfire etc.
4- Architecture Tools like TROUX, MS VISIO, Confluence
5- Configuration Management Tools like Puppet, Chef, Salt, Ansible
6- Open Source technologies and tools like Jira, Jenkins, databases (MySQL, MongoDB), VCS (GIT, Mercurial, etc.), Hudson
7- MicroServices, REST/SOAP APIs, and MVC Design Patterns, Data Structures and Automation Algorithms.
8- Scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, JQuery, Ruby, Perl
- Must have hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies and designing, implementing or supporting CI/CD process flows with Jenkins/Hudson
. - Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate the value and relevance of solutions to customer executives and business stakeholders.
- Ability to lead technical projects, direct project teams and mentor juniors.   
- Nice to have one or more of:
1- TOGAF 9.1 Certification
2- AGILE Foundation Certification
3- SAFe Certification

- Minimum 14+ years of experience with am minimum of 2 years on Cloud consulting
- Should have knowledge of Cloud Computing concepts with Specific expertise in AWS/IBM Softlayer.
- 6 to 10 years of experience in developing custom applications using Java/J2EE technologies, web services, XML/HTML, etc.

** U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
This is a Full-Time / Permanent job opportunity.
Only for US Citizen and Green Card Holder
** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.