Cloud Platform Architect

Overview

On Site
$160,000 - $210,000
Full Time

Skills

Cloud Architecture
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
cloud
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Azure
GCP
OCI
IBM
Nutanix
Neo Cloud
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning (ML)
PaaS
SaaS
Continuous Integration and Development
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
BFSI
API
Agile
Application Lifecycle Management
Articulate
Artificial Intelligence
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Hardware
Conflict Resolution
DevOps
Docker
Enterprise Architecture
GitHub
Health Care
IT Architecture
IT Strategy
ITIL
IaaS
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Management
Manufacturing
Microservices
Microsoft
Migration
Network Security
Problem Solving
Provisioning
Regulatory Compliance
Roadmaps
SAFE
Scalability
Scrum
Software Design
Software Modernization
Strategic Planning
Systems Design
Terraform
Windows PowerShell

Job Details

Role: Cloud Platform Architect

Work location: Edison, NJ/ Chicago, IL/ Dallas, TX

Job Description

Cloud Design and Architecture:

Design and implement robust, scalable solutions on Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform.

Develop cloud architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.

Automation and Infrastructure:

Drive automation initiatives throughout the organization to enhance efficiency and minimize 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 and consistency.

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, Google Cloud Platform, 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:

  • Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of specific industry verticals (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing).
  • Technical certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
  • Understanding of DevOps concepts.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Cloud certifications (at least one of the following):

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Kubernetes Certified Architect (CKA) (preferred)
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