Cloud Strategic Architect

TechDigital Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for two experienced Cloud Strategic Architects specializing in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. These pivotal roles will drive the company's cloud-first strategy and ensure the implementation of scalable and resilient cloud architectures. As a key player, you will lead teams, mentor peers, and guide cloud adoption efforts while supporting disaster recovery strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of cloud technology in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and strategy.
• Relevant certifications in Azure or GCP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement best practices for cloud architecture.
• Lead and mentor teams in cloud technologies and best practices.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Capacity Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Job Overview:
We are seeking two highly skilled Cloud Strategic Architects—one specializing in Microsoft Azure and the other in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)—to support our cloud-first strategy, dual-cloud strategy, disaster recovery (DR) strategy, and application assessment exercises.
These roles will be instrumental in defining and implementing best practices, ensuring scalable and resilient cloud architectures, and guiding our cloud adoption and optimization efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Formulate and define system scope and requirements using analysis of information in the development of information systems.
2. Create and modify procedures to solve complex business problems considering system limitations and capacity.
3. Define and implement best practices for cloud architecture, ensuring scalability and resilience.
4. Guide cloud adoption and optimization efforts.
5. Support disaster recovery (DR) strategy and application assessment exercises.
6. Lead and mentor teams in cloud technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud architecture and strategy.
3. 4-6 years of specialized experience in either Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
4. Experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus.
5. Relevant certifications in Azure or GCP are preferred.
6. Strong understanding of system limitations and capacity planning.
7. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to create innovative solutions to complex business problems.
8. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and mentor teams.