Cloud Solutions Architect

Innovations & Service Delivery; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Cloud Architect with extensive Azure knowledge. The role involves defining scalable architectures, leading cloud migration strategies, and mentoring junior team members. You will work on high-performance cloud solutions, ensuring compliance and optimizing infrastructure for cost-effectiveness. Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with 6-8 years of experience in infrastructure design, along with Azure certification.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in infrastructure design and implementation.
• 3+ years in Cloud Architecture with Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise in architecting solutions for Linux/Unix and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Define and design scalable secure cloud architectures.
• Lead cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Cloud Architecture

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Azure certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure SQL/MI

Job description

Innovations & Service Delivery – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

• Define and design scalable secure, and high-performance architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure.
• Lead cloud adoption and migration strategies, including hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical Azure solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and governance for Azure-based solution implementations.
• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory standards in Azure environments.
• Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives to evaluate emerging Azure technologies.
• Architect andoptimize Azure infrastructure to optimize performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of Azure cloud solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay up to date with Azure innovations, identifying new opportunities for cloud optimization and automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and application issues.
• Mentor junior team members and provide knowledge-sharing sessions on Azure best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 6-8 years of hands-on infrastructure design and implementation experience.
• 3 years or more of experience in Cloud Architecture and/or Operations, preferably with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environment is advantageous.
• Experienced in architecting infrastructure solutions on Azure for Linux/Unix and Windows, with expertise in server, load balancing, HA/DR, and storage architectures and Azure services such as Kubernetes, Dockers, Functions, Azure SQL/MI.
• Knowledge of automated DevOps release management pipeline is a plus.
• Azure certification is required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel for short-term and long-term project assignments, understanding the consulting lifestyle.