Job Description

Cloud Architect

Downtown Houston, TX

$150,000 - $250,000

Hybrid

Reports To: CTO / VP of Technology

We are seeking a talented Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize our cloud infrastructure to support our client's business growth and innovation.

Overview:

The Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud solutions across our organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in cloud technologies, infrastructure, and best practices. You will work closely with engineering, IT, and business teams to ensure our cloud environment is efficient, resilient, and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Lead the migration and integration of applications, data, and services to cloud platforms.
• Develop and enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance policies.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to design solutions leveraging cloud-native services.
• Monitor cloud performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Create documentation, architecture diagrams, and best practice guidelines for cloud deployments.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to IT and engineering teams on cloud technologies and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native services, networking, security, and storage solutions.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.
• Experience in a mid-sized company environment where versatility and hands-on work are required.

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