Principal Consultant - Cloud Architect

Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with the organizations business goals and objectives.

Identify opportunities for cloud technology to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Design and implement scalable, high-performing AWS-based applications
Architect and deploy dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications on AWS
Lead the deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure and services.

Oversee the migration of on-premises applications and data to cloud platforms.

Ensure smooth integration of cloud services with existing IT infrastructure.

Implement cloud security best practices to protect data and applications.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (eg, GDPR, HIPAA).

Develop and enforce cloud governance policies and procedures.

Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and availability.

Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.

Implement cost-management strategies to optimize cloud spending.

Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations.

Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation) for provisioning and managing cloud resources.

Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders.

Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and select cloud solutions.

Stay updated with the latest AWS services and cloud industry trends
Continuously evaluate and improve cloud architecture and processes.

Participate in training and certification programs to enhance cloud expertise.

Design and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.

Ensure regular testing and validation of disaster recovery procedures.

Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and procedures.

Provide regular reports on cloud performance, security, and cost metrics.

ETL Tool Integration and Management
o Integrate and manage ETL tools, like Matillion, to streamline data processes
o Develop and maintain ETL workflows to ensure efficient data transformation and loading.

o Assist & troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ETL processes and data integration.

AI Platform Management
o Manage AI platforms such as Dataiku or Databricks, ensuring seamless integration and operation.

o Develop and deploy AI models and workflows on these platforms.

o Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI platform operations and integrations.

API Integration and Troubleshooting
o Develop and manage API integrations to ensure seamless data flow between systems.

o Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API integrations.

Hands-On Experience
o The role requires 100% hands-on experience in all aspects of cloud architecture, ETL tool integration, AI platform management, and API troubleshooting.

Qualifications we seek in you
Minimum Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master s degree preferred).

Extensive experience in IT operations, cloud architecture, and engineering, with expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.

Proficiency in cloud services, tools, and technologies (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience with IaC tools (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation).

Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (eg, Docker, Kubernetes).

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (eg, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins).

Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and storage solutions.

Extensive Python experience and API integration troubleshooting.

Good experience with ETL tool integrations and AI platforms management such as Dataiku or Databricks.