Cloud Platform Architect

Description : Job Description :

Cloud Design and Architecture :

Design and implement robust, scalable solutions on Azure / AWS / GCP.

Develop cloud architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.

Automation and Infrastructure :

Drive automation initiatives across the organization to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.

Design and oversee the implementation of infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep).

Implement automation solutions to streamline cloud Development and operations.

Programming and Development :

Review / troubleshoot code for cloud-based applications and services.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural integrity.

Infrastructure Management :

Design and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles.

Utilize Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.

Generative AI Integration :

Explore and implement Generative AI solutions in cloud environments.

Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.

Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving :

Lead efforts in resolving complex cloud-related issues.

Develop and maintain troubleshooting protocols for cloud environments.

Security and Compliance :

Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Application Modernization :

Assess legacy applications and Design application modernization strategies.

Strategic Planning / Process and Governance :

Experience with Agile development, Scrum / Safe / ITIL and application lifecycle management.

Contribute to the overall IT strategy and roadmap by using well defined Frameworks.

DevOps and Architecture :

Automating software delivery, infrastructure changes, and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD). Think of tools like DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes. Focuses on system design-choosing between microservices vs. monoliths, deciding on API gateways, security patterns, or even cloud-native designs with scalability and resilience in mind.

Qualifications :

Mandatory Skills Experience :

15+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and solution design.

Should have architected / executed application migration, modernization programs with a proven track record of successful client engagements.

Technical Skills :

• Proficiency in two or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.)
• Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, Microservices, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI / CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.

Communication Skills :

Desired Skills

Cloud certifications (at least one of the following) :

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