Cloud Solutions Architect

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Architecture Design: Design endtoend cloud solutions that meet client requirements and objectives. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand business needs gather technical requirements and architect scalable and reliable cloud architectures using best practices and industry standards.

2. Cloud Platform Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Stay updated on the latest cloud services features and capabilities and leverage them to architect innovative solutions that address client challenges and drive business value.

3. Solution Implementation: Lead the implementation and deployment of cloud solutions working closely with development teams engineers and project managers to ensure successful . Configure and optimize cloud infrastructure components such as virtual machines containers storage networking and security services.

4. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and stakeholders throughout the cloud solution lifecycle. Mentor junior architects and engineers share knowledge and best practices and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.

5. Client Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor on cloud architecture and technology strategy. Communicate effectively with clients to understand their business goals address their technical challenges and present solutions that align with their objectives and requirements.

6. Architecture Documentation: Create detailed architecture documentation diagrams and technical specifications to communicate cloud designs configurations and implementation plans to internal teams and clients. Ensure documentation is accurate comprehensive and accessible for future reference.

7. Cloud Optimization and Cost Management: Identify opportunities to optimize cloud infrastructure and improve performance reliability and cost efficiency. Monitor cloud usage and costs analyze cost trends and usage patterns and make recommendations for optimization and costsaving measures.

8. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends best practices and emerging technologies in cloud computing. Participate in training programs certifications and knowledgesharing activities to enhance your skills and expertise. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the organization.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field. Masters degree or additional certifications in cloud computing such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.

2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture solution design and implementation. Proven track record of designing and delivering complex cloud solutions for enterprise clients across multiple industries.

3. Technical Skills: Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP. Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles services and best practices. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python PowerShell) and infrastructureascode tools (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation).

4. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients stakeholders and team members.

5. ProblemSolving Skills: Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions. Ability to troubleshoot issues identify root causes and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.

6. Project Management: Experience leading cloud projects from inception to completion including requirements gathering solution design implementation and deployment. Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Scrum is a plus.