Cloud Architect

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

📋 Description

• Architect, develop, and sustain scalable cloud infrastructure leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.

• Create, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to facilitate efficient and dependable software delivery.

• Ensure that cloud infrastructure complies with best practices regarding security, scalability, availability, and performance.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment workflows adhering to DevOps best practices.

• Build and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems utilizing tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.

• Work collaboratively with development and QA teams to promote seamless and effective cloud operations.

• Actively participate as a member of a cross-functional Agile/Scrum team.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud, network, and infrastructure promptly.

• Lead initiatives for cost optimization, resource efficiency, and performance enhancements across cloud environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• A Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline is preferred.

• 6–8 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure Automation, or comparable roles.

• Practical experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP); exposure to multiple cloud platforms is a significant advantage.

• In-depth understanding of cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture principles.

• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools.

• Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Hands-on experience in constructing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.

• Familiarity with microservices architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.

• Strong command of Linux system administration.

• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or JavaScript.

• Good understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, DNS, load balancers, and VPNs.

• Experience in implementing cloud security best practices and compliance standards.

• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS, AKS, GKE) and familiarity with serverless technologies (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run) is a plus.

• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Dynatrace, along with cloud cost optimization / FinOps practices, is a plus.

• Contributions to open-source projects and/or relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Associate Cloud Engineer) are considered an added advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.