Value Momentum Software - Cloud Architect - IaaS/PaaS (12-14 yrs)

About the job :

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Engineering Center.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of IT experience, with at least 6 years focused on cloud technologies.

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cloud architectures on Azure or AWS, managing DevSecOps/Platform Engineering/CloudOps principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions.

Your role will also involve developing technical proposals, implementing observability tools, and ensuring optimized cloud resource utilization.

Strong expertise in IaaS, PaaS, datacentre migration, and cloud governance is essential.

Know your team ("Legacy Rewired, Engineering the Future"):.

At ValueMomentum's Engineering Center, we are a team of passionate engineers who thrive on tackling complex business challenges with innovative solutions while transforming the P&C insurance value chain.

We achieve this through a strong engineering foundation and continuously refining our processes, methodologies, tools, agile delivery teams, and core engineering archetypes.

Our core expertise lies in six key areas: Cloud Engineering, Application Engineering, Data Engineering, Core Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Domain expertise.

Join a team that invests in your growth.

Our Infinity Program empowers you to build your career with role-specific skill development leveraging immersive learning platforms.

You'll have the opportunity to showcase your talents by contributing to impactful projects.

Job Summary :

- We are looking for a seasoned Cloud Architect with over 12 years of IT experience, including at least 6 years in cloud technologies.

- The role involves designing and implementing cloud architectures on Azure or AWS, managing DevSecOps/Platform Engineering/CloudOps principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in IaaS, PaaS, datacentre migration, and cloud governance.

Responsibilities :

- Manage the adoption lifecycle of DevSecOps/Platform Engineering/CloudOps principles within the cloud environment, including containerization and build/release management.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions.

- Develop technical proposals for cloud solutions, accurately estimating effort and cost.

- Implement observability tools and manage cloud service consumption plans.

- Design, develop, and implement cloud architectures on Azure/AWS, following best practices and standards.

- Integrate cloud solutions with existing infrastructure and tools.

- Implement and manage CloudOps practices for optimized cloud resource utilization.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

- Provide technical expertise and guidance to other engineers.

- Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Maintain engineering knowledge base and templates.

Requirements :

- Minimum of 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 6 years focused on cloud technologies.

- Proven experience in cloud architecture design and implementation on Azure or AWS platforms.

- In-depth knowledge of IaaS and PaaS services offered by Azure or AWS.

- Expertise in datacentre migration strategies and best practices.

- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, including containerization technologies (e.g , Docker, Kubernetes) and build/release management tools.

- Experience with CloudOps methodologies for efficient cloud resource management.

- Proficient in Terraform automation or other cloud-native infrastructure provisioning tools.

- Hands-on experience with Azure AD, MFA, and SSO for user access and identity management.

- Familiarity with the Microsoft/AWS Well-Architected Framework for cloud architecture design.

- Experience in end-to-end cloud proposal management in T&M model or fixed bid engagement with cost analysis.

- Good understanding of cloud governance models.

About ValueMomentum.

ValueMomentum is a leading solutions provider for the global property & casualty insurance industry, supported by deep domain and technology capabilities.

We offer a comprehensive suite of advisory, development, implementation, and maintenance services across the entire P&C insurance value chain.

This includes Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, and more, empowering insurers to stay ahead with sustained growth, high performance, and enhanced stakeholder value.

Trusted by over 75 insurers, ValueMomentum is one of the largest standalone insurance-focused solutions providers to the US insurance industry.