Cloud Architect  

We are seeking a strategic and highly technical Cloud Architect to lead our cloud transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for designing high-performance, scalable, and secure cloud environments that align with our long-term business objectives, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy systems to modern cloud-native architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership: Design and implement robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Cloud Migration: Lead end-to-end migration strategies, transitioning complex on-premise applications to the cloud.

Automation & IaC: Standardize infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

Security & Governance: Define and enforce security best practices, identity management, and compliance frameworks.

Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud consumption and implement strategies to optimize spend and resource efficiency.

Technical Mentorship: Provide guidance to DevOps and engineering teams on cloud-native development and best practices.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: 8–10 years in IT, with at least 3–5 years specifically in a Cloud Architect or Lead System Engineer role.

Certifications: Must hold a Professional or Expert-level certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect).

Technical Mastery: Deep proficiency in container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker), software-defined networking, and CI/CD pipelines.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Total Career: 8–10+ years in IT infrastructure and software development.

  Cloud Focus: 3–5+ years of direct experience designing and architecting cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  Key Projects: Proven track record leading large-scale cloud migrations and deploying microservices architectures.

  Technical Qualifications

  Cloud Mastery: Expert knowledge of compute, storage, networking, and governance within a major cloud provider.

  Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

  Containers: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

  Networking: Deep understanding of VCN/VPC, load balancing, and cloud security protocols.

  Education & Certifications

  Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

  Certification: Professional-level certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect).

  Core Skills

  Strategic Design: Ability to bridge business needs with technical cloud scalability.

  Cost Management: Skill in optimizing cloud spend and resource allocation.