Solution Architect – Cloud & Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into cloud-based solutions.
• Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions on platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Conduct cloud assessments and provide recommendations on cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or refactoring.
• Develop architecture blueprints, diagrams, and documentation that clearly articulate the proposed solutions.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure cloud architecture best practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of cloud services, tools, and frameworks to meet project requirements.
• Implement and configure cloud services, infrastructure, and networking components as required.
• Ensure security and compliance of cloud solutions by implementing appropriate security controls and following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimize cloud resource utilization, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team and clients.
  

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or a similar role, with a deep understanding of cloud technologies and architectures.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including their core services and capabilities.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud migration strategies and patterns.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools and techniques, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex requirements and propose appropriate cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is a plus