Principal Cloud Architect

Ankercloud is your cloud and technology partner for data-driven digital transformation. We offer consulting, implementation services, and industry-specific analytics solutions to process data for cost-effective and high-impact business value. Our cloud solutions are efficient, cost-effective, and agile while maintaining quality. As dedicated technology and cloud partners, we focus on delivering what is best for our customers and businesses. Your responsibilities will include providing technology consultation, defining the scope and sizing of work, and designing and implementing robust cloud solutions. You will ensure that the scalability, reliability, and security of customers" cloud infrastructure meet business requirements. Implementing solutions, creating technology differentiation, and leveraging partner technologies are key aspects of the role. Additionally, you will participate in competency development to ensure the delivery of best-fit and high-quality technical solutions. Contributing to thought leadership within your area of technology specialization and compliance with guidelines and policies is crucial. Hands-on experience in Service Oriented Architecture is required. In terms of technical expertise, we are looking for candidates with 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a specific focus on AWS and GCP. Experience with AWS, GCP, and Azure, or exposure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments is essential. Proficiency in cloud services, infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and DevOps practices is required. The ability to lead and mentor technical teams, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills, is crucial. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to deliver high-quality solutions. Experience with enterprise applications, AWS/GCP solution components, IaaS, and PaaS services of AWS and GCP is preferred. Candidates should also have experience with cloud platform evaluation, cost estimation, and crafting roll-out plans. Effective communication of the target state architecture topology on the cloud to clients is a key aspect of the role. Familiarity with deployment and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Containers is also desired. Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, incorporating new technologies and methodologies into the cloud strategy to ensure Ankercloud remains at the forefront of innovation.,