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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our team. As a Cloud Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions that align with our business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and services, driving innovation and enabling digital transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design cloud architecture solutions that meet scalability, security, and performance needs.
• Architect, implement, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Develop and document cloud architecture patterns, standards, and best practices to guide the organization's cloud adoption and usage.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of cloud-based applications and services through proactive monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient and automated application delivery.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud-based systems.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies, services, and tools to enhance system performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Implement and enforce security controls and compliance measures to protect cloud-based systems and data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and resource utilization through effective cloud resource management and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
• years of experience in cloud architecture or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and their core services.
• Experience designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools and technologies, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Understanding of networking principles and technologies, including virtual private clouds, subnets, load balancers, and DNS.
• Experience with cloud security, identity, and access management (IAM) concepts and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex technical issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect..
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and integration strategies.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience with big data technologies and analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in cloud environments.