Senior Cloud Architect

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure for multiple projects and business units.
• Implement and manage cloud solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud-based applications and services.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for cloud-based systems.
• Optimize cloud resources for cost-effectiveness, performance, and security.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives, transitioning on-premise infrastructure to the cloud.
• Monitor cloud environments to identify performance bottlenecks and address any security vulnerabilities.
• Configure and manage cloud-based networking, storage, and compute resources.
• Automate cloud deployment, monitoring, and management using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Develop and implement policies for security, compliance, and governance across cloud systems.
• Provide cloud architecture recommendations and best practices to internal teams.
• Work closely with IT and DevOps teams to ensure smooth cloud service delivery and maintain system uptime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior cloud engineers and other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, deployment, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms, including services like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and more.
• Proficiency in cloud automation and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts in the cloud environment.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and best practices for scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with security best practices in the cloud, including IAM, encryption, and access control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) are a plus.