Cloud Platform Architect
About The Position
Cloud Design and Architecture: Design and implement robust, scalable solutions on Azure/AWS/GCP. Develop cloud architecture strategies aligned with business objectives. Automation and Infrastructure: Drive automation initiatives across the organization to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes. Design and oversee the implementation of infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep). Implement automation solutions to streamline cloud Development and operations. Programming and Development: Review/troubleshoot code for cloud-based applications and services. Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural integrity. Infrastructure Management: Design and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles. Utilize Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources. Generative AI Integration: Explore and implement Generative AI solutions in cloud environments. Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning technologies. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Lead efforts in resolving complex cloud-related issues. Develop and maintain troubleshooting protocols for cloud environments. Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain cloud security best practices. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations. Application Modernization: Assess legacy applications and Design application modernization strategies. Strategic Planning/Process and Governance: Experience with Agile development, Scrum/Safe/ITIL and application lifecycle management. Contribute to the overall IT strategy and roadmap by using well defined Frameworks. DevOps and Architecture: Automating software delivery, infrastructure changes, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). Think of tools like DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes. Focuses on system design-choosing between microservices vs. monoliths, deciding on API gateways, security patterns, or even cloud-native designs with scalability and resilience in mind.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and solution design.
- Should have architected/executed application migration, modernization programs with a proven track record of successful client engagements.
- Proficiency in two or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.)
- Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, Microservices, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.
- Excellent comm unication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of specific industry verticals (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing).
- Technical certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Understanding of DevOps concepts.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- Kubernetes Certified Architect (CKA) (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust, scalable solutions on Azure/AWS/GCP.
- Develop cloud architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Drive automation initiatives across the organization to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
- Design and oversee the implementation of infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep).
- Implement automation solutions to streamline cloud Development and operations.
- Review/troubleshoot code for cloud-based applications and services.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural integrity.
- Design and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles.
- Utilize Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
- Explore and implement Generative AI solutions in cloud environments.
- Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
- Lead efforts in resolving complex cloud-related issues.
- Develop and maintain troubleshooting protocols for cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Assess legacy applications and Design application modernization strategies.
- Experience with Agile development, Scrum/Safe/ITIL and application lifecycle management.
- Contribute to the overall IT strategy and roadmap by using well defined Frameworks.
- Automating software delivery, infrastructure changes, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
