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Position Details: Cloud Platform Architect
| Location: | Edison, NJ |
| Openings: | 1 |
Description:
Job Description:
Cloud Design and Architecture:
Design and implement robust, scalable solutions on Azure/AWS/GCP.
Develop cloud architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.
Automation and Infrastructure:
Drive automation initiatives across the organization to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Design and oversee the implementation of infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep).
Implement automation solutions to streamline cloud Development and operations.
Programming and Development:
Review/troubleshoot code for cloud-based applications and services.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural integrity.
Infrastructure Management:
Design and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles.
Utilize Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
Generative AI Integration:
Explore and implement Generative AI solutions in cloud environments.
Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:
Lead efforts in resolving complex cloud-related issues.
Develop and maintain troubleshooting protocols for cloud environments.
Security and Compliance:
Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Application Modernization:
Assess legacy applications and Design application modernization strategies.
Strategic Planning/Process and Governance:
Experience with Agile development, Scrum/Safe/ITIL and application lifecycle management.
Contribute to the overall IT strategy and roadmap by using well defined Frameworks.
DevOps and Architecture:
Automating software delivery, infrastructure changes, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). Think of tools like DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes. Focuses on system design—choosing between microservices vs. monoliths, deciding on API gateways, security patterns, or even cloud-native designs with scalability and resilience in mind.
Qualifications:
Mandatory Skills Experience:
15+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and solution design.
Should have architected/executed application migration, modernization programs with a proven track record of successful client engagements.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in two or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.)
- Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, Microservices, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of specific industry verticals (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing).
- Technical certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Understanding of DevOps concepts.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Cloud certifications (at least one of the following):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- Kubernetes Certified Architect (CKA) (preferred)
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