Cloud Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Cloud Architect
to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a certified AWS and Azure Solutions Architect with a deep understanding of cloud technologies, cloud automation, and DevOps practices. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing highly scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures for our clients, while ensuring cost optimization and performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cloud transformation and adoption strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage highly available and resilient cloud architectures on
  AWS
  ,
  Azure
  , and
  Kubernetes
  .
• Lead multi-region and multi-cloud infrastructure projects, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and optimize
  CI/CD pipelines
  , reducing time-to-market and improving deployment frequencies.
• Drive cloud migration strategies by transitioning workloads from on-premises to cloud environments, achieving significant operational cost savings.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using
  Terraform
  ,
  ARM templates
  , and
  CloudFormation
  .
• Architect and manage
  containerized applications
  using
  EKS
  ,
  AKS
  , and Kubernetes, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Lead cloud optimization initiatives by employing cost-saving measures such as rightsizing, reserved instances, and automated monitoring.
• Implement security best practices, including
  IAM
  ,
  network security
  , and
  data protection
  across cloud environments.
• Enhance system observability and incident response using tools like
  Prometheus
  ,
  Grafana
  ,
  CloudWatch
  , and
  Azure Monitor
  .
• Build and manage a
  Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  team to ensure optimal performance and health of cloud environments.
• Promote a
  cloud-first strategy
  to transition IT infrastructure to AWS and Azure.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Provide leadership and direction for team members, ensuring performance targets and project timelines are met.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives by leveraging cloud-native deployment models and cloud automation technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
  or
  AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  certification.
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  certification.
• Expertise in
  cloud-native deployments
  ,
  cloud migration
  , and
  cloud automation
  within the Well-Architected Framework.
• Proficiency in
  Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  tools such as
  Terraform
  ,
  CloudFormation
  ,
  GitOps
  , and
  Ansible
  .
• Experience with
  CI/CD tools
  such as
  GitHub Actions
  ,
  Azure DevOps
  , and
  Jenkins
  .
• Strong experience in
  Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  and
  DevOps
  practices.
• Proficiency in
  container orchestration
  using
  Docker
  ,
  Kubernetes (EKS, AKS)
  , and
  serverless technologies
  .
• Extensive experience in cloud cost optimization, including
  rightsizing
  ,
  reserved instances
  , and
  automated cost monitoring
  .
• Strong expertise in
  cloud security
  ,
  IAM
  ,
  network security
  , and
  data protection
  .
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and guide engineers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-cultural and globally distributed teams.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like
  Python
  ,
  Shell
  , and
  PowerShell
  for automation tasks.