Job Description: Cloud Architect

Overview:

As a Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cloud-based solutions that align with our business objectives. You will work closely with various teams to ensure the successful adoption of cloud technologies and optimize cloud costs.

Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive hybrid multi-cloud strategy that supports the organization's goals and aligns with industry best practices.

2. Solution Architecture: Design and document cloud-based solutions, including infrastruc-ture, applications, and data architectures.

3. Migration Planning: Lead the planning and execution of cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

4. Cost Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize cloud costs, including rightsizing resources and leveraging cost-effective solutions.

5. Security and Compliance: Ensure that cloud solutions adhere to security and compliance standards, including data privacy regulations.

6. Automation and DevOps: Promote the adoption of automation and DevOps practices to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

7. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with cloud service providers and evaluate new technologies and services.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related fields

2. Experience: Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role.

3. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and re-lated technologies (e.g., virtualization, networking, storage).

4. Architecture: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures.

5. Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and find innovative solu-tions.

6. Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate ef-fectively with cross-functional teams.

7. Certifications: Preferred certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certi-fied Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect).

8. Willing to work on-site in SLMC BGC and/or QC.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

1. Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

2. Knowledge of serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)

3. Familiarity with data analytics and machine learning platforms