Cloud Architect

Responsibilities:

1. Design and optimize the overall AWS cloud architecture, including VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, ECS, and other relevant services.
2. Ensure seamless integration and connectivity between the various components of the architecture, such as the databases, load balancers, and monitoring tools.
3. Implement high availability and resilience mechanisms, including auto-scaling, failover, and disaster recovery strategies.
4. Configure and manage security controls, access management, and compliance requirements (e.g., LAVA properties) for the cloud environment.
5. Monitor and optimize the performance of the infrastructure, addressing bottlenecks and improving resource utilization.
6. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient application deployments and infrastructure changes.
7. Collaborate with the development, DevOps, and database teams to understand their requirements and integrate the cloud solutions accordingly.
8. Mentor and upskill the cross-functional team on AWS best practices, architecture patterns, and design principles.
9. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for the cloud environment, quickly identifying and resolving issues.
10. Document processes, procedures, and knowledge for maintainability and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• 10+  years of experience as an AWS Solution Architect
• Deep understanding of AWS services, including VPC, EC2, RDS, ECS, CloudWatch, and security services
• Proficient in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures
• Strong knowledge of containerization, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical leadership
• Familiarity with web application development, databases, and monitoring/logging tools
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification