Cloud Solutions Architect

TechRuiter; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud solutions firm is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead cloud computing initiatives and direct architectural aspects of a cloud team. You will design scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has significant experience with cloud platforms like GCP and AWS, alongside a deep understanding of cloud services, machine learning, and security frameworks. This role focuses on innovation in cloud architecture and services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience architecting enterprise application solutions.
• Experience in architecting solutions on GCP and AWS.
• Strong understanding of virtual networks and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud application architecture aligned with business goals.
• Implement and validate cloud migration strategies.
• Monitor cloud system performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

GCP and AWS experience

Knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS

Machine Learning and AI technologies

Virtual networks and security frameworks

CI/CD and containerization

Proficiency in Python, Java, C#

API design and development

Understanding of microservices

Cloud cost optimization

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Cloud certification (AWS or equivalent)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

The cloud architect is responsible for the cloud computing initiatives within an organization and for directing the architectural aspects of a cloud brokering team across all aspects of IT and the business. Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Implements and designs hardware and software. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain cloud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensures best practices in cloud architecture.
• Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
• Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
• Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
• Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

Requirements

• 10 Required: experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on‑premises and cloud infrastructure
• 8 Required: architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP and AWS
• 8 Required: architecting solutions that utilize fit‑for‑purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• 8 Required: experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or Google technologies
• 8 Preferred: strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls
• 8 Preferred: understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• 8 Preferred: familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• 8 Preferred: proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation
• 8 Preferred: knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs
• 8 Preferred: knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud‑native application development
• 8 Preferred: ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability
• 8 Preferred: excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders
• 8 Preferred: ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders
• 8 Preferred: skills in monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations
• 6 Preferred: experience with AWS technologies like Bedrock, SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis, and EMR
• 6 Preferred: experience with AI services like Transcribe or Google technologies like Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and other toolsets
• 1 Preferred: cloud certification e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect