Cloud Architect - CI/CD Pipeline (12-17 yrs)

Position : Cloud Architect

Total experience : 12+ yrs

Desired Skills and Experience :

Requirements :

- Experience : Minimum of 12-15 years in IT, with at least 5-7 years in cloud architecture roles.

- Education : Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Cloud Platforms : Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Architectural Skills : Strong knowledge of cloud architecture principles, patterns, and best practices.

- Leadership : Proven ability to lead and manage a team of cloud engineers and developers.

- Technical Skills : Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Terraform, Ansible), containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.

- Security : Deep understanding of cloud security principles and practices.

- Problem-Solving : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

- Certifications : Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with hybrid cloud environments.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

- Knowledge of networking and infrastructure as code is a plus.

- Experience in a leadership role leading a mid to large team cross functional team.

Responsibilities :

- Architectural Design : Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust cloud architectures.

- Cloud Strategy : Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.

- Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Infrastructure Management : Oversee the deployment, management, and monitoring of cloud infrastructure.

- Security : Ensure that cloud environments comply with security standards and best practices.

- Cost Optimization : Manage cloud costs and optimize infrastructure to balance performance and cost-effectiveness.

- Integration : Facilitate the integration of cloud services with on-premises systems and third-party services.

- Technical Expertise : Provide technical guidance and support for cloud-based projects and initiatives.

- Continuous Improvement : Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies and continuously improve cloud architecture and practices.