Cloud Architect - AWS/Azure (6-12 yrs)

Cloud Architect

Job Description :

As a Multi Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing scalable solutions across AWS, Azure, and intermediate-level solutions on GCP. You will leverage your deep expertise in AWS while also bridging gaps in Azure and GCP to architect comprehensive multi-cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and architect cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms, leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC), serverless computing, containerization, and microservices architecture principles. Includes proficiency in cloud migration strategies and cloud setup best practices.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and develop architectural designs that align with business objectives across multiple cloud platforms.

- Lead the implementation and deployment of multi-cloud solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, security guidelines, and industry standards across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

- Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies from AWS, Azure, and GCP to optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and security for multi-cloud environments. Implement IaC for both new cloud setups and migration projects.

- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures for multi-cloud solutions.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

- Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing, AWS, Azure, and GCP services. Evaluate their potential impact on multi-cloud architecture and solutions.

Requirements :

- Proficiency in programming languages such as ShellScript, Python, and ideally other languages relevant to Azure and GCP environments.

- AWS/Azure Certifications : AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional. Additional certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect) and GCP are advantageous.

- Cloud Expertise : Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, principles, and best practices across AWS, Azure, and intermediate-level knowledge in GCP.

- AWS Proficiency : Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IAM, Terraform, Cognito, VPC, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation.

- Azure and GCP Skills : Basic proficiency in Azure services like Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Active Directory, Azure Zero Trust model, and Google Cloud services relevant to compute, storage, networking, and security.

- DevOps Integration : Basic knowledge of DevOps services in AWS (ECS, ECR, EKS), and equivalent services in Azure (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service) and GCP (e.g., Google Kubernetes Engine).

- Communication Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills : Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, capable of troubleshooting issues across multi-cloud environments.