Staff Solution Architect Cloud Infrastructure

Ambu Sdn. Bhd.; Remote; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm seeks a Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead the design and optimization of cloud solutions, primarily in Microsoft Azure, with experience in AWS and GCP. This role requires over 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, focusing on scalable and secure solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The architect will collaborate with teams globally and must adapt to varying schedules to meet organizational objectives, driving digital transformation and continuous improvement in services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud/infrastructure architecture roles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud and infrastructure architecture blueprints.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for cloud environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Collaborate to ensure regulatory and business requirements are met.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microsoft Azure

AWS

GCP

Infrastructure as Code

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Job description

Overview

The Cloud & Infrastructure Architect is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud and infrastructure solutions that support the organization’s strategic objectives. This role emphasizes architectural leadership across multi-cloud environments—primarily Microsoft Azure, with additional expertise in AWS and GCP. The architect ensures that all solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective, aligning technology with business needs through structured design, automation, and innovation. By collaborating with stakeholders and guiding technical teams, the architect drives digital transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in cloud and infrastructure services. This is a global role that requires collaboration across regions and time zones. The architect is expected to work effectively with distributed teams, adapting to varying schedules to ensure seamless delivery and alignment across geographies.

This position is a Global position and individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Design & Strategy: Develop and maintain cloud and infrastructure architecture blueprints / roadmaps.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Define and drive cloud adoption strategies, including migration and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud platforms and technologies.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and operations teams.
• Lead solution design reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and business teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, performance improvement, and operational efficiency.

Governance & Documentation

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, policies, and best practices.
• Document solutions, decisions, and technical designs for knowledge sharing and compliance.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, GxP).

Stakeholder Management

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence and align stakeholders on architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones to ensure consistent architectural standards and solution delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in cloud/infrastructure architecture roles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect).