Cloud Architect

Client Collaboration:

• Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into detailed architecture and design, focusing on cloud-native approaches and best practices.
• Solution Development: Develop comprehensive technical solutions leveraging cloud services and technologies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Problem Analysis: Analyse both business and technical challenges, identifying functional and non-functional needs within a cloud environment to design optimal solutions that meet client objectives.
• Specification and Delivery: Provide precise specifications for the definition, management, and delivery of cloud-based solutions, incorporating IaC principles and automation techniques to drive efficiency and consistency.
• MVP and POC Leadership: Lead the delivery of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and Proof of Concept (POC) implementations on cloud platforms, demonstrating the feasibility and value of proposed solutions to customers.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting complex technical problems within cloud environments, leveraging automation and scripting to streamline resolution processes and minimize downtime.
• Automation Initiatives: Drive automation initiatives across cloud infrastructure, scripting routine tasks and workflows using languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Infrastructure as Code: Implement IaC methodologies using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently and reliably.
• Security Best Practices: Incorporate best practices for security and compliance into cloud-based solutions, leveraging native security features and third-party tools to protect data and applications against emerging threats.
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and DevOps, continuously refining solutions to meet evolving business needs and industry standards.

Job Requirement

• Experience: 5 years of experience in one or more areas of the IT industry.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience building complex solutions on AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of containers and serverless architecture.
• Database Design: Experience designing relational or non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Aurora, Document DB, DynamoDB).
• Methodologies: Experience with agile approaches and experience in DevOps or DevSecOps.
• Infrastructure Automation: Proficiency with infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills.