Cloud Platform Architect

Overview

On Site
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Full Time

Skills

What You Bring * Bachelors degree in Computer Science
IT
or related field. * 7+ years architecting and delivering enterprise cloud platforms
with deep Azure expertise and strong OCI experience.

Job Details

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

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Why Join Us?

We?re shaping the future of enterprise technology by building secure, scalable, and intelligent cloud platforms centered on Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud (OCI). As a Cloud Platform Architect, you?ll be at the forefront of designing mission-critical architectures, enabling digital transformation, and introducing AI/ML capabilities that drive measurable business impact.

If you?re passionate about Azure cloud engineering, with strong experience in OCI and working knowledge of AWS, this role offers you the opportunity to set architectural direction and lead innovation at scale.


What You?ll Do

As a Cloud Platform Architect, you will:

  • Azure-Centric Design: Architect and deliver enterprise-grade Azure solutions leveraging PaaS, IaaS, and serverless capabilities.
  • Selective Multi-Cloud: Where applicable, incorporate AWS capabilities for niche use cases; focus remains on Azure and OCI.
  • Identity & Access Management: Architect Single Sign-On solutions such as integrating with Microsoft Entra ID and OCI IAM domains; implement RBAC and secure policy frameworks.
  • Enterprise-Scale Platforms: Deliver architectures using Azure API Management, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and event streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Automate provisioning and configuration with Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), and selectively AWS CloudFormation.
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Implement DevOps pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub, enabling rapid and secure deployments.
  • Cloud Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for encryption, secure APIs, identity governance, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Resilience & Continuity: Define disaster recovery and business continuity strategies within Azure and OCI.
  • Thought Leadership: Lead architecture reviews, deliver proofs of concept, create system diagrams, and mentor cross-functional teams.
  • AI/ML Enablement: Architect platforms that support Azure OpenAI, OCI GenAI, vector databases, SQL agents, and distributed model training with GPUs.
  • Bonus: OCI Integration: Design and integrate Oracle Cloud solutions including Fusion App integrations, OCI PaaS, and secure VBCS architectures.

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What?s In It For You

  • Lead Azure-first architectures that power enterprise transformation.
  • Apply your skills across cloud + AI/ML platforms that are at the edge of innovation.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams driving digital modernization.
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
  • 7+ years architecting and delivering enterprise cloud platforms, with deep Azure expertise and strong OCI experience.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Azure cloud-native services: App Services, Functions, API Management, Event Hubs, Blob Storage, Virtual Networks, and CDN.
  • Expertise in Azure networking and security: VNets, Subnets, Routes, NSGs, Application Gateways, IAM, and Entra ID integration.
  • Experience with OCI Integration Services, adapters, authentication protocols, and Fusion applications.
  • Solid understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Proficiency with Terraform, ARM templates, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps/GitHub.
  • Strong programming ability in Python, PowerShell, or similar cloud-oriented languages.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML platform design (Azure OpenAI, OCI GenAI, vector search).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to align technical architecture with business value.
  • Bonus: Familiarity with Oracle ERP/HCM Cloud or M365 platform architecture.
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