Senior Cloud Architect

Role Overview:

As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will take a pivotal role in defining the cloud strategy and architecture for our enterprise clients. You will design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions across both Azure and AWS environments while maintaining an overall multi-cloud strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on architect with deep experience in cloud transformation, solution architecture, and enterprise-level implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Strategy & Architecture Design:
  Lead the design and implementation of multi-cloud architectures on Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. Develop enterprise-grade cloud strategies that align with business goals.

• Solution Architecture:
  Design, implement, and optimize solutions that leverage cloud-native services. Provide hands-on guidance for cloud-based application development, data management, security, and automation.

• Multi-Cloud Expertise:
  Architect seamless multi-cloud strategies, focusing on integration, cost optimization, and redundancy across Azure, AWS, and other cloud providers as needed.

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership:
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define long-term architecture solutions that adhere to best practices in scalability, security, performance, and compliance for large enterprise environments.

• Cloud Migration & Transformation:
  Lead large-scale cloud migration initiatives, from legacy systems to modern cloud infrastructures, with an emphasis on minimal disruption and optimized performance.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and senior management to ensure the architectural solutions meet business needs and deliver measurable outcomes.

• Mentorship & Training:
  Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior architects, cloud engineers, and other team members. Ensure continuous learning and best practices in cloud architecture.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience:
  7-10+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role, with expertise in designing and deploying solutions on Azure and AWS.

• Multi-Cloud Architecture:
  Proven experience in architecting solutions across multiple cloud platforms, ensuring integration, security, and cost optimization.

• Cloud Platforms & Services:
  Deep understanding of core cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and familiarity with other cloud providers (GCP, Oracle Cloud, etc.).

• Solution & Enterprise Architecture:
  Strong experience in both Solution Architecture and Enterprise Architecture, with a focus on cloud-native applications, containerization, microservices, and orchestration tools.

• Cloud Security & Compliance:
  In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2).

• Automation & DevOps Practices:
  Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.).

• Cloud Cost Optimization:
  Experience in managing and optimizing cloud budgets, including the implementation of cost management tools and techniques.

• Architectural Design Frameworks:
  Proficiency in industry-standard frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or other relevant methodologies.

• Certifications:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent

  • Other cloud certifications are a plus (e.g., Google Cloud, Kubernetes, etc.).

Desired Attributes:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

• Demonstrated experience with enterprise-level cloud deployments and migrations.