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 architecting and implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions in Azure and AWS environments. This includes designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency, and ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements. The Cloud Architect will lead cloud migration projects, provide technical leadership to project teams, and collaborate closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored cloud solutions. Hands-on experience in cloud development and implementation is mandatory. Cloud Architect will provide technical expertise and propose cloud strategies. Implementing cloud security best practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards is a crucial aspect of the role. The architect will optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Conducting cloud assessments, evaluating technology options, and recommending solutions are also essential responsibilities. Mentoring and coaching team members to build technical capabilities and foster innovation is another key responsibility. The architect will participate in pre-sales activities, including preparing technical proposals, solution presentations and client workshops. Finally, contributing to the development of cloud consulting methodologies and best practices is an important part of the role.

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.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record of architecting and implementing solutions in Azure and AWS environments. Experience with GCP and OCI will be an added advantage.

• Hands-on development experience in cloud platforms.

• Proficient in cloud modernization, migration, implementation, automation, and DevOps practices.

• Experience in implementation of cloud transformation projects.

• 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. Docker Swarm, 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.

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.

• The architect will participate in pre-sales activities, including preparing technical proposals, solution presentations and client workshops.

• 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.

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, Onsite.