Cloud Architect (AWS & Azure )

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud technology company in San Jose is seeking an experienced cloud architect. This role involves architecting and operationalizing cloud environments on Azure and AWS, leading migrations, and mentoring engineering teams. Candidates should have 8+ years in infrastructure engineering and expert-level experience with Azure and AWS. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions while providing technical authority across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in infrastructure engineering with a strong on-premises data center background.
• Expert-level hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 5 years public cloud).
• Proven ability to build production cloud environments from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Architect and operationalize greenfield cloud environments on Azure and AWS.
• Lead large-scale on-premises to cloud migrations and hybrid/multi-cloud transformations.
• Design and implement enterprise landing zones, governance, and security frameworks.

Skills

Infrastructure engineering

Azure

AWS

VMware

Enterprise networking

Job description

Job Overview

• Architect, hands‑on build, and operationalize greenfield cloud environments on Azure and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless).
• Lead large‑scale on‑premises to cloud migrations and hybrid/multi‑cloud transformations.
• Design and implement enterprise landing zones, governance, security, networking, and cost‑optimization frameworks.
• Translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for CXOs, and board members.
• Regularly present architecture roadmaps, migration plans, risk assessments, TCO/ROI analysis, and progress updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Influence strategic decisions by articulating trade‑offs, risks, and long‑term implications of cloud and infrastructure choices.
• Build trust as the go‑to technical authority both in the weeds with engineers and in the boardroom with executives.
• Mentor engineering teams while maintaining final accountability for solution quality and delivery.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in infrastructure engineering with strong on‑premises data center roots (VMware, storage arrays, enterprise networking, physical deployments).
• Expert‑level hands‑on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 5 years public cloud).
• Proven ability to build production cloud environments from scratch, not just manage inherited ones.

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