Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Platform Architect to lead cloud architectural design, deployment, and governance across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in cloud and application architecture, working closely with multiple teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
This role includes hands‑on involvement in delivering high‑availability systems and operational excellence while managing vendor relationships and ensuring best practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end cloud architecture design across multi‑cloud environments (public, private, hybrid).
- Develop and implement cloud adoption plans, cloud application architectures, and deployment strategies.
- Design, configure, and harden cloud‑based enterprise platforms including Pega, Elastic, Kafka, and MSSQL.
- Ensure high availability, resiliency, and security of critical system components.
- Manage, operationalize, and monitor cloud services, ensuring performance and SLA compliance.
- Engage with cross‑functional teams to align cloud initiatives with business and IT strategies.
- Collaborate closely with third‑party vendors for solution implementation and ongoing operations.
- Provide expert guidance to engineering teams; lead architectural reviews, workshops, and trainings.
- Identify and mitigate risks; perform root cause analysis and remediation for cloud‑related issues.
- Continuously assess and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
- Recommend emerging cloud technologies, tools, and frameworks to support modernization initiatives.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud designs, policies, and operational procedures.
Required Skills & Expertise
- Top 3 Must‑Have Skills: Design, configure, and harden: Pega, Elastic, Kafka, MSSQL
- High‑availability solutions: Design and deliver resilient cloud system architecture
- Operational leadership: Maintain systems, manage vendors, monitor & remediate issues
- Expert proficiency in Cloud Platform Architecture
- Strong knowledge of Applications Architecture and integration models
- Experience with Cloud Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Management Platforms
- Strong infrastructure security and compliance knowledge
- Ability to lead complex cloud migration and transformation initiatives