Overview

As the Cloud Architect - Infrastructure you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our organization's cloud strategy and architecture. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our cloud solutions to ensure they align with our business objectives and technical requirements. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, architecture design, and hands-on technical expertise to guide the development and deployment of scalable and reliable cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

Cloud Strategy and Architecture

• Develop and maintain the organization's cloud architecture, ensuring it supports current and future business needs while adhering to best practices, scalability, and security requirements.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with business goals and industry trends.

• Drive the evaluation and selection of appropriate cloud services platforms, and tools to optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability.
  

Solution Design and Implementation

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, large-scale cloud-based solutions, considering factors such as scalability, availability, security, and performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, infrastructure teams, and data scientists to ensure seamless integration of cloud services and components.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams to ensure consistent application of cloud best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Transform the DevSecOps culture to more mature best in industry model.
  

Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the management and optimization of cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling of resources as needed.

• Implement effective strategies for resource allocation, capacity planning, and cost optimization in the cloud environment.

• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and protocols to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.
  

Performance and Reliability

• Monitor and analyse system performance, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.

• Implement strategies to enhance system reliability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery in the cloud environment.

• Conduct regular performance assessments and provide recommendations for optimizations to ensure optimal user experience.
  

Emerging Technologies and Innovation

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to cloud computing, infrastructure, and architecture.

• Evaluate new technologies and tools that could enhance the organization's cloud capabilities and provide recommendations for implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 10 years of experience in cloud architecture and design, with a proven track record of successfully implementing cloud solutions in a complex enterprise environment.

• Proficient in scripting languages like Shell, Jason, Java, Python, and Git workflows.

• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, including a deep understanding of various cloud services and capabilities.

• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IAC) tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

• Strong understanding of security principles, including encryption, identity and access management, and network security in the cloud.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, CKA, Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are a plus