Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The Cloud Architect will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to align cloud infrastructure with business and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect cloud-based solutions using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Define cloud architecture standards, best practices, and governance models
- Lead cloud migration strategies (on-premises to cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud)
- Ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and security of cloud systems
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines and automation
- Implement monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and cost-optimization strategies
- Evaluate new cloud technologies and recommend improvements
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
- Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture patterns and design principles
- Experience with networking, security, IAM, and encryption
- Hands-on experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert)
- Experience with microservices and serverless architectures
- Knowledge of data platforms, AI/ML services, or big data in the cloud
- Experience in enterprise-scale cloud environments
- Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud experience
- FinOps or cloud cost management experience
- Security certifications or background
Nice to Have
- Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud experience
- FinOps or cloud cost management experience
- Security certifications or background