Cloud Architect

Job Summary:

We are hiring a Cloud Architect specializing in Azure and AWS to join our Cloud Consulting team. The role involves providing expert-level guidance in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability. The position requires strong leadership skills to lead cloud transformation initiatives, collaborate with clients, drive technical excellence, and hands on implementation of cloud solutions.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Architect and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions in Azure and AWS environments.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures.
• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cloud migration projects.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored cloud solutions.
• Hands-on experience in cloud development and implementation is mandatory.
• Provide technical expertise and propose cloud strategies.
• Implement cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct cloud assessments, evaluate technology options, and recommend solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members to build technical capabilities and foster innovation.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including preparing technical proposals, solution presentations, and client workshops.
• Contribute to the development of cloud consulting methodologies and best practices.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record of architecting and implementing solutions in Azure and AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration, implementation, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading and managing cloud transformation projects and technical teams.
• Hands-on development experience in cloud platform.
• Deep knowledge of cloud architecture patterns, best practices, and standards.
• Proficiency in cloud automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, and identity management in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Kubernetes).
• Understanding of Serverless deployments, VPCs, API Gateways, virtual machines, managed database services, managed AI/ML services, and managed data processing and analytics services.
• Experience includes working with a variety of Azure services. This includes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps including CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, hands-on experience with Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Synapse Analytics for integrated data analytics solutions.
• Proficient in key AWS services including Amazon EKS, AWS Lambda, AWS CodePipeline and DynamoDB for scalable NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Amazon RDS for managed relational databases, AWS Glue, Amazon Redshift, and AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure provisioning using code.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and cost management tools in cloud environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into scalable cloud architectures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 6 years in cloud architecture roles
• Preferably 12 years of experience in IT, with at least 8 years in cloud architecture roles.

Education/Qualification:

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job Location

• Lahore