Cloud Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop a multi-cloud strategy, target-state architecture, and adoption guidelines across relevant platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.

• Create designs for federated identity, single sign-on (SSO), and cross-cloud authorization mechanisms.

• Architect networking solutions for cross-cloud environments, incorporating transit hubs, private connectivity, and zero-trust principles.

• Establish reusable infrastructure-as-code frameworks that abstract cloud-specific implementations when suitable.

• Define strategies for containers, Kubernetes, and serverless computing across various providers.

• Develop data architecture strategies for cross-cloud data transfers, residency, and analytics.

• Lead initiatives for multi-cloud observability, security monitoring, and consistent policy enforcement.

• Implement FinOps practices across different cloud providers.

• Direct disaster recovery and business continuity strategies that span multiple clouds.

• Collaborate with security architects to design multi-cloud security frameworks, KMS strategies, and key management protocols.

• Advise engineering teams on cloud-agnostic versus cloud-native approaches.

• Produce architectural documentation including context diagrams, sequence diagrams, decision records, and reference designs.

• Interact with cloud providers and partners to assess alignment with roadmaps.

• Evaluate developments in multi-cloud platforms and tools, translating advancements into recommendations and adoption strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• At least eight years of experience in roles related to cloud architecture.

• Practical architecture experience with a minimum of two major cloud service providers.

• Profound knowledge of cloud networking, identity, and security across multiple platforms.

• Extensive experience with infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code practices across various clouds.

• Proven experience designing federated identity and SSO solutions across cloud environments.

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, container platforms, and managed cloud services.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Multiple cloud certifications from different providers.

• A demonstrated history of leading multi-cloud architecture projects.

• No new H1B sponsorship is available; however, current valid H1B visa holders who require transfer are encouraged to apply.

• Candidates must work directly as a full-time W2 employee; no C2C, 1099, or third-party arrangements will be accepted.

• A technical coding assessment is a prerequisite.

• Preferred: Experience utilizing abstraction platforms such as Crossplane, Pulumi, or Terraform CDK.

• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud-agnostic observability solutions.

• Preferred: Experience managing large-scale migrations between clouds.

• Preferred: Exposure to regulated industries with multi-cloud requirements.

• Preferred: Public speaking or writing experience on multi-cloud architecture topics.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive salary and compensation structure.

• Supportive work-life balance initiatives.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Continuous learning and professional development options.

• Direct full-time W2 employment.

• H1B transfer assistance for eligible candidates.

• Reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disability needs.