We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design, implement, and scale secure, high-performing cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth with strategic vision — driving modernization, automation, and cost optimization across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable cloud platforms using Azure and AWS.
- Define cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks aligned with enterprise and industry standards.
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging IaaS, PaaS, containers (Kubernetes, ECS, AKS), and serverless technologies.
- Partner with data, AI, and application teams to build resilient cloud infrastructure supporting analytics, APIs, and enterprise workloads.
- Drive migration and modernization initiatives — including workload re-platforming, re-architecture, and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Establish FinOps and cost optimization strategies for multi-cloud environments.
- Define and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure end-to-end observability and zero-trust posture.
- Provide technical mentorship, architectural reviews, and best practice guidance across teams.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in Cloud Architecture or Engineering roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, Fabric, IAM) and AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, ECS, RDS, IAM).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools — Terraform, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation.
- Experience designing hybrid cloud architectures, networking (VPC, VPN, ExpressRoute), and security (Key Vault, KMS, IAM).
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CodePipeline).
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Strong understanding of cost governance, cloud economics, and operational excellence frameworks.
- Certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Data, AI, or ML workloads on Azure or AWS.
- Exposure to multi-cloud management tools and Kubernetes platforms.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead multi-cloud transformation initiatives for enterprise clients.
- Work on cutting-edge architectures blending AI, data, and cloud modernization.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55,896.48 - $67,531.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote
