Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Title & Location

Cloud Solutions Architect 3 – Austin, TX

• Client requires the services of Cloud Solutions Architect 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Cloud Solutions Architect 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Client.
• All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Client and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Client will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
• The cloud architect is responsible for the cloud computing initiatives within an organization and for directing the architectural aspects of a cloud brokering team across all aspects of IT and the business. Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and applications.
• Implements and designs of hardware and software. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

• Design, develop and maintain cloud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensures best practices in cloud architecture.
• Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Implement and validate migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
• Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
• Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
• Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

• 10 Years required experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• 8 Years required architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP, and AWS.
• 8 Years required developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms.
• 8 Years required architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• 8 Years required experiences in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or google technologies.

• 8 Years preferred:
  Strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.
• 8 Years preferred:
  Understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• 8 Years preferred:
  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• 8 Years preferred:
  Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation.
• 8 Years preferred:
  Knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• 8 Years preferred:
  Knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native…