Presales - Solution architect

Xtremax; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud solutions is seeking a dynamic Solution Architect to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and technical expertise in cloud architectures, with responsibilities including client collaboration, solution development, and implementing best practices in cloud environments. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning in emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT industry.
• Experience building solutions on AWS or Azure.
• Solid understanding of containers and serverless architecture.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand requirements and design solutions.
• Develop technical solutions leveraging cloud services.
• Lead MVP and POC implementations on cloud platforms.

Skills

Cloud Expertise

Problem Analysis

Communication Skills

Automation

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

Job Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Solution Architect to join our team. We value strong communication and relationship-building skills in addition to technical proficiency in modern development methodologies and cloud architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into detailed architecture and design, focusing on cloud-native approaches and best practices.
• Solution Development: Develop comprehensive technical solutions leveraging cloud services and technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Problem Analysis: Analyze both business and technical challenges, identifying functional and non-functional needs within a cloud environment to design optimal solutions that meet client objectives.
• Specification and Delivery: Provide precise specifications for the definition, management, and delivery of cloud-based solutions, incorporating IaC principles and automation techniques to drive efficiency and consistency.
• MVP and POC Leadership: Lead the delivery of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and Proof of Concept (POC) implementations on cloud platforms, demonstrating the feasibility and value of proposed solutions to customers.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting complex technical problems within cloud environments, leveraging automation and scripting to streamline resolution processes and minimize downtime.
• Automation Initiatives: Drive automation initiatives across cloud infrastructure, scripting routine tasks and workflows using languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Infrastructure as Code: Implement IaC methodologies using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently and reliably.
• Security Best Practices: Incorporate best practices for security and compliance into cloud-based solutions, leveraging native security features and third-party tools to protect data and applications against emerging threats.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and DevOps, continuously refining solutions to meet evolving business needs and industry standards.

• Experience: 5 years of experience in one or more areas of the IT industry.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience building complex solutions on AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of containers and serverless architecture.
• Database Design: Experience designing relational or non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Aurora, DocumentDB, DynamoDB).
• Methodologies: Experience with agile approaches and experience in DevOps or DevSecOps.
• Infrastructure Automation: Proficiency with infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Only Malaysian may apply, we are not supporting for any Visa