Onsite Cloud Solutions Architect

The
cloud architect i s responsible for the
cloud computing in itiatives 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 o f an organization’s cloud computing infrastructure and applications . Implements and designs hardware and softwar e. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including S
oftware as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

The cloud solution architect will be responsible for:

Design, develop and maintain c
loud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.

Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensure 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 the
migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.

Ensure
cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requireme
nts.

Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.

Monitor c
loud 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.

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| Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. |
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 10 | Required | experience
architecting enterprise application solution s across
on-premises and cloud infrastructure |
| 8 | Required |
architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms:
Google Cloud Platform, and AWS. |
| 8 | Required | developing cloud native application architect ures across leading cloud platforms. |
| 8 | Required | architecting solutions that utilize
fit-for-purpose service models such as
IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS |
| 8 | Required | experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or google technologies
. |
| 8 | Preferred | Strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls. |
| 8 | Preferred | Understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc. |
| 8 | Preferred | Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation
. |
| 8 | Preferred | Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation. |
| 8 | Preferred | Knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs. |
| 8 | Preferred | Knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development. |
| 8 | Preferred | Ability to analyze and optimize
cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability. |
| 8 | Preferred | Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders. |
| 8 | Preferred | Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business…