Senior Manager, Cloud Architect (Alibaba Cloud)

AIA Hong Kong and Macau; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced Alibaba Cloud Architect to design, implement, and govern secure cloud solutions on Alibaba Cloud. This role involves architecting scalable and efficient cloud infrastructures, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements, and integrating automation using Terraform and Ansible.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience in cloud architecture, strong practical skills in Terraform and Ansible, and a solid understanding of cloud security principles. AIA is dedicated to harnessing technology to help millions live healthier lives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in Cloud Architecture.
• Strong practical experience with Terraform (including module creation).
• Strong practical experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, and automation workflows).
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience designing and deploying secure Alibaba Cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end cloud architectures on Alibaba Cloud.
• Lead solution architecture for new workloads and modernization initiatives.
• Implement platform-level resilience, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Integrate Terraform and Ansible into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Enterprise.
• Embed security-by-design principles into cloud architectures.

Skills

Terraform

Ansible

Cloud Architecture

GitHub Enterprise

Cloud Security

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Relevant professional certifications (Alibaba Cloud, ITIL, etc.)

Job description

AIA Digital+ is a technology, digital and analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected, and innovative as it fulfils its purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live healthier, longer, better lives.

About the Role

Alibaba Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions on Alibaba Cloud.

Roles and Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design and deliver end-to-end cloud architectures on Alibaba Cloud that are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient.
• Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices aligned with enterprise governance and security requirements.
• Lead solution architecture for new workloads, migrations, and modernization initiatives on Alibaba Cloud.
• Ensure architectures comply with security, network, identity, and regulatory requirements.

Alibaba Cloud Platform Management

• Hands‑on configuration and management of core Alibaba Cloud services, including ECS, VPC, SLB, NAT Gateway, OSS, NAS, RAM, KMS, Security Center, RDS, and PolarDB (as applicable).
• Design and implement secure network architectures, including private networking, routing, and access controls.
• Implement platform‑level resilience, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Design, develop, and maintain Terraform modules for Alibaba Cloud infrastructure provisioning.
• Create reusable, version‑controlled Terraform frameworks aligned with enterprise standards.
• Develop and manage Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management and operational automation.
• Promote automation‑first approaches to minimize manual provisioning and configuration drift.

DevOps & CI/CD Enablement

• Integrate Terraform and Ansible into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Enterprise.
• Design and implement GitHub Actions for infrastructure deployment, validation, and policy enforcement.
• Support DevOps teams in adopting IaC and automated deployment practices.
• Enforce source control, branching strategies, and pipeline security best practices.

Security & Governance

• Embed security‑by‑design principles into cloud architectures and automation pipelines.
• Implement IAM/RAM least‑privilege access models and secure key management using KMS.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews related to Alibaba Cloud deployments.
• Define guardrails and controls for secure cloud consumption.

Stakeholder & Technical Leadership

• Act as a technical advisor to application, DevOps, and operations teams.
• Review designs, provide architecture guidance, and approve cloud solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud and automation issues across environments.
• Contribute to cloud documentation, runbooks, and operational standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience in Cloud Architecture.
• Strong practical experience with Terraform (including module creation).
• Strong practical experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, and automation workflows).
• Hands‑on experience with GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience designing and deploying secure Alibaba Cloud architectures.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, IAM, and automation principles.
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications (Alibaba Cloud, ITIL, etc.).
• Sound understanding of IT partner ecosystem and partner collaboration in a multinational corporation.
• Experience in a top‑tier multinational corporation will be an advantage.

Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to operationalize disruptive technology services, e.g., building relevant implementation roadmaps.