Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure. You will be a key technical leader, responsible for ensuring our cloud environment is secure, scalable, robust, resilient, and cost-efficient. This role is critical in enabling the rapid growth of our AI-driven automation platform and delivering exceptional performance to our clients. You will champion cloud best practices and guide our engineering teams in building innovative and reliable solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement highly scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP Lead the development of Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates Architect and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes orchestration at enterprise scale Design secure cloud networking solutions including VPCs, load balancers, firewalls, and network segmentation Implement comprehensive DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment strategies Establish and maintain cloud security frameworks ensuring compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, and industry standards Optimize cloud costs through strategic resource management, rightsizing, and automation tools Design and implement data lake architectures and big data solutions for AI/ML workloads Establish monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and guide architectural decisions Lead disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies for mission-critical systems Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and evaluate their potential for business impact Requirements Essential Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, design, and implementation Deep expertise with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Proven ability to design and implement scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud architectures Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPC, load balancing, firewalls) Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) Solid understanding of containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes) and serverless technologies Strong understanding of DevOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies and tools Experience with cloud security and compliance standards (SOC 2, GDPR) Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with data lakes and big data technologies in the cloud Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Multiple cloud platform certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and MLOps pipelines in cloud environments Advanced knowledge of microservices architecture and service mesh technologies Experience with advanced cloud-native technologies (Istio, Envoy, Helm) Knowledge of financial services or healthcare compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, HIPAA) Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures Background in enterprise-scale system migrations to cloud Experience with chaos engineering and fault tolerance testing Knowledge of advanced security practices including zero-trust architecture Experience leading technical teams and mentoring senior engineers Track record of managing cloud budgets exceeding $1M annually Experience with edge computing and CDN architectures Previous experience in a startup or high-growth technology company What We Offer Competitive salary with equity participation Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Flexible work arrangements and remote options Professional development and conference attendance Work with cutting-edge cloud and AI infrastructure DeepRunner AI