Cloud Architect

Note: We're hiring for our client. We're a permanent staffing company. Your payroll will be with the client.

Role Overview

automation, security, scalability, and cost optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement 

  cloud-native, scalable solutions

   using 

  microservices

  ,

  containers

   (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS / EKS / GKE), 

  serverless

   (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda), and 

  event-driven architectures

• Design and manage 

  secure network architectures

  , including 

  VNET peering, private endpoints, VPN, ExpressRoute / Direct Connect, NSGs, firewalls, and application gateways

• Build and optimize 

  CI/CD pipelines

   for infrastructure and application deployments using 

  Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, ARM, and CloudFormation

• Implement and secure 

  Identity & Access Management (IAM)

   solutions using 

  Azure AD, AWS IAM, SSO, RBAC, Key Vault / Secrets Manager

• Define and enforce 

  cloud governance, cost management, and tagging strategies

   using 

  Azure Policy, AWS Config

  , and related tools
• Lead 

  cloud migration and modernization initiatives

  , including infrastructure assessment, migration planning, and execution of 

  lift-and-shift and refactoring strategies

• Automate 

  monitoring, logging, and alerting

   using 

  Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch

• Design and implement 

  backup, disaster recovery, and geo-redundancy

   solutions using native cloud services
• Troubleshoot complex 

  distributed system, networking, security, and performance issues

   at scale
• Document architectural decisions, create 

  HLD/LLD

  , and provide 

  technical mentorship

   to DevOps, platform, and engineering teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in 

  Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 8+ years

   of hands-on experience in 

  cloud architecture and engineering

• Proven expertise in designing 

  multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments

• Strong experience across 

  networking, security, identity, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery

• Cloud certifications such as 

  Azure Solutions Architect Expert

   or 

  AWS / GCP equivalent

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.