Cloud Architect, Expert: 26-02917

Akraya, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 257,887,000 - 286,541,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. in Oakland, CA is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead complex hybrid cloud initiatives, set technical direction for multi-team programs, and drive enterprise-grade standards across the organization.

The role requires hands-on coding, pipeline design, and deep multi-cloud delivery experience with AWS and Azure, plus Terraform expertise and guidance for architectural reviews.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Terraform for large-scale infrastructure management.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing CI/CD solutions.
• Experience deploying multi-cloud solutions across AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve hybrid cloud platforms across AWS and Azure.
• Design and implement advanced CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure delivery.
• Author and maintain enterprise-grade Terraform module libraries.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance for high-impact initiatives.
• Mentor senior architects and engineers to elevate team capabilities.

Skills

Terraform

AWS

Azure

Cloud Architecture

CI/CD

Job description

Primary Skills: Cloud Architect (advanced), Terraform (advanced), AWS (advanced), Azure (advanced), CI/CD(intermediate)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Oakland, CA

Pay Range: $90 to $100/hour on W2

This senior role leads complex hybrid cloud architectural challenges, bridging enterprise strategy and deep infrastructure delivery. You will be responsible for setting technical direction for multi-team initiatives, defining enterprise-grade standards, and driving adoption of emerging technologies. The position requires hands‑on expertise in coding, pipeline design, and resolving the most intricate technical problems within multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve hybrid cloud platforms across AWS and Azure.
• Design and implement advanced CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure delivery.
• Author and maintain enterprise-grade Terraform module libraries.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance for high-impact initiatives.
• Mentor senior architects and engineers to elevate team capabilities.

Must-Have Skills

• Deep expertise in Terraform for large-scale infrastructure management.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing CI/CD solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deploy solutions across AWS and Azure.
• This role requires experience in designing and managing enterprise-grade cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on hybrid and multi-cloud environments.