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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect with a proven track record in designing and implementing high-scaling and high-availability infrastructure across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and Azure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cloud technologies, architecture best practices, and a passion for delivering scalable and reliable solutions. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture Design: -Design and implement highly scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across GCP, AWS, and Azure to meet business needs. -Develop multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategies based on application requirements and workloads. Infrastructure and Application Scaling: -Create architectures that support auto-scaling, load balancing, and fault tolerance to handle high-demand applications. -Ensure seamless deployment and scalability of cloud-native and containerized applications. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: -Design architectures with a focus on high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery. -Implement failover strategies to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity. Cost Optimization: -Analyze and optimize cloud infrastructure to achieve cost efficiency without compromising performance. -Monitor resource utilization and provide recommendations for reducing expenses. Security and Compliance: -Implement cloud security best practices, including access control, encryption, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). -Conduct periodic audits to identify vulnerabilities and remediate them. Collaboration and Team Leadership: -Collaborate with development, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of applications. -Mentor and guide junior team members on cloud technologies and best practices. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: -Set up monitoring tools to track performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues in real-time. -Use tools like CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Azure Monitor, or similar to maintain system health. Required Skills and Qualifications: Cloud Expertise: -Strong experience with GCP, AWS, and Azure cloud platforms, with expertise in at least two of them. -Proficiency in designing cloud-based microservices, serverless, and containerized architectures (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). Infrastructure Management: -Hands-on experience with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions. -Expertise in managing and provisioning infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Deployment Manager. Networking and Security: -Knowledge of VPC design, firewalls, load balancers, and cloud networking. -Familiarity with implementing cloud security protocols and managing identity and access management (IAM). Database and Storage: -Experience with managed databases (e.g., Cloud SQL, DynamoDB, Cosmos DB). -Knowledge of storage solutions like S3, GCS, Azure Blob Storage, and their integration with applications. Programming and Scripting: -Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash. -Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Soft Skills: -Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. -Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions. -Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: -Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) / Google Professional Cloud Architect / Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert. -Knowledge of multi-cloud management tools and frameworks. -Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Datadog, or ELK Stack. -Wledge of deployment tools and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
