Presales Solution Architect

Xtremax; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xtremax seeks an accomplished Cloud Solutions Architect to design and deliver scalable cloud-native solutions for enterprise clients. You will collaborate with stakeholders, translate business needs into architectures, and guide development teams through IaC, automation, and best practices in cloud platforms.

You will drive MVP/POC implementations, mentor engineers, and ensure security, compliance, and cost-efficiency across AWS, GCP, Azure or multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in one or more areas of the IT industry
• Experience building complex solutions on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, or any other cloud provider
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Information Technology is preferred
• Solid understanding of containers and serverless architecture
• Experience designing relational or non-relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Aurora, DocumentDB, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Experience with agile approaches and experience in DevOps or DevSecOps
• Experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tool
• Good communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and translate them into architecture and design blueprints focused on cloud-native approaches
• Introduce a forward-thinking technical vision for cloud-based solutions emphasizing IaC, automation, and scripting
• Develop technical solutions leveraging cloud services ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Analyze business and technical challenges to design optimal cloud solutions
• Provide specifications for cloud-based solutions incorporating IaC and automation
• Lead MVP and POC implementations on cloud platforms to demonstrate feasibility and value
• Mentor development teams fostering innovation and continuous improvement in cloud practices
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues leveraging automation to minimize downtime
• Use cloud-native services for monitoring, logging, and alerting for proactive management
• Drive automation across cloud infrastructure using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Implement IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM to provision resources
• Incorporate security and compliance best practices in cloud solutions
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and DevOps trends

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

This role is ideal for individuals who excel as continual learners and adept problem solvers. We welcome candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace challenges with enthusiasm, and consistently deliver impactful results. In addition to technical proficiency in modern development methodologies and cloud architectures, we highly value strong communication and relationship-building skills. Successful candidates will engage closely with clients, understanding their needs and preferences, and effectively translate them into comprehensive solutions. If you possess a passion for fostering collaborative partnerships and driving business success through effective communication, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into detailed architecture and design blueprints, with a focus on cloud-native approaches and best practices.
• Introduce a forward-thinking technical vision for cloud-based solutions, emphasizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and scripting to streamline infrastructure management and deployment processes.
• Develop comprehensive technical solutions that leverage cloud services and technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze both business and technical challenges, identifying functional and non-functional needs within a cloud environment to design optimal solutions that meet client objectives.
• Provide precise specifications for the definition, management, and delivery of cloud-based solutions, incorporating IaC principles and automation techniques to drive efficiency and consistency.
• 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.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in cloud architecture and infrastructure practices.
• Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting complex technical problems within cloud environments, leveraging automation and scripting to streamline resolution processes and minimize downtime.
• Utilize cloud-native services for monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure proactive management of infrastructure health, performance, and security.
• 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.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently and reliably.
• 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.
• 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.

• 5 years of experience in one or more areas of the IT industry
• Experience building complex solutions on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, or any other cloud provider
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Information Technology is preferred
• Solid understanding of containers and serverless architecture
• Experience designing relational or non-relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Aurora, DocumentDB, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Experience with agile approaches and experience in DevOps or DevSecOps
• Experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tool
• Good communication and presentation skills