Cloud Platform Architect

7 days ago

Chicago, IL, United States TEPHRA Full time
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:
  • 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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