Cloud Architect

Tasks

• Design and implement cloud architectures that align with project requirements, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of cloud computing

• Configure and manage network technologies, storage systems, virtual environments, and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as serverless solutions

• Ensure cloud solutions meet security, compliance, and data protection requirements

• Develop and deploy complex, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions tailored to business needs

• Utilize infrastructure management tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or

  Azure Resource Manager to automate and manage cloud resources

• Innovate and develop cloud-based solutions that maximize business value and technological efficiency

• Manage and execute cloud migration projects and rearchitect existing systems to optimize performance in cloud environments

• Establish, document, and refine best practices and guidelines for cloud architecture within the organization

• Communicate technical concepts and cloud strategies effectively to stakeholders,ensuring alignment and gaining buy-in for cloud initiatives

Requirements

1. Qualifications

   • Comprehensive knowledge of cloud computing and cloud architectures

   • Expertise in network technologies, storage systems, virtual environments and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, serverless

   • Deep understanding of the requirements for security, compliance and data protection in the cloud

   • Experience in the implementation of complex, scalable and fault-tolerant cloud solutions

   • Expertise in infrastructure management tools and technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager

   • Ability to develop innovative solutions that meet business requirements and maximise the value of cloud technologies

   • Experience in managing and executing complex and long-term cloud projects, in particular cloud migrations and re-architecting

   • Ability to establish and continuously improve best practices and guidelines for cloud architecture in the organisation

   • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is an advantage

     Must-haves:

   • AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform

   • Optional / additional skills: AWS, Azure, Python, JavaScript/Typescript, Java, Go

   • Docker, Kubernetes

   • CI/CD experience