Title: Sr Cloud Solution Architect
Location : Plano TX Hybrid 3 days a week
Duration : 12 Months
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our dynamic team. The Cloud Architect will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions to meet our organization's business objectives. This role requires deep expertise in cloud technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to architect scalable and secure cloud architectures.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and design cloud-based solutions that meet business and technical requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Evaluate existing on-premises systems and infrastructure to identify opportunities for migration to the cloud.
- Develop cloud migration strategies and roadmaps, including detailed migration plans and timelines.
- Design and implement cloud-native applications, leveraging best practices and architectural patterns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud adoption strategies, governance policies, and security controls.
- Lead technical discussions and provide guidance on cloud architecture and design principles to development teams.
- Implement and configure cloud infrastructure services, including computing, storage, networking, and security components.
- Automate deployment, configuration, and management tasks using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools and practices.
- Monitor and optimize cloud resources to ensure cost-effectiveness, performance, and reliability.
- Implement cloud security best practices and compliance standards, ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on our organization's cloud strategy.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Extensive experience (10+ years) designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including microservices, containerization, serverless computing, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native development frameworks and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages, such as Python, Java, or PowerShell.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, encryption methods, identity, and access management (IAM).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred