Cloud Solution Architect (CX2)

Overview

Cloud Architecture Design:
Lead the design and development of end-to-end cloud architectures for various applications and services, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements.

Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies (e.g., compute, storage, networking, databases, serverless, containers) to meet specific project needs.

Develop detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation for cloud solutions.

Ensure designs adhere to best practices for security, reliability, performance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency (Well-Architected Framework principles).

Technical Leadership & Guidance:
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams on cloud native development, deployment, and operational best practices.

Act as a subject matter expert for cloud technologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends, new services, and emerging technologies.

Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely.

Work with security teams to ensure cloud solutions meet security compliance and regulatory requirements.

Implementation & Deployment Support:
Oversee the implementation of cloud architectures, providing technical oversight and troubleshooting support during development and deployment phases.

Define and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of cloud infrastructure and applications using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards.

Cost Optimization & Governance:
Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Develop and enforce cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices.

Participate in capacity planning and forecasting for cloud resources.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
Provide expert-level support for complex cloud-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.

Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in IT with at least 5-7 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions on one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in an enterprise environment.

Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.

Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and database technologies in a cloud context.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Technical Skills (Proficient in at least one major cloud platform and experienced in others):

AWS:
EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, SQS, SNS, ECS, EKS, CloudFormation, API Gateway.

Azure:
Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, SQL Database, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, Azure AD, AKS, Azure Resource Manager.

GCP:
Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, Cloud Deployment Manager.

Programming Languages:
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.

Databases:
Relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).

Operating Systems:
Linux and Windows.

Certifications (Preferred):
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Soft Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow.