Cloud Architect

Job Description

The Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing a robust cloud infrastructure that supports the deployment and scaling of our SaaS applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud services, a passion for technology, and a drive to create efficient, secure, and scalable solutions. A strategic thinker with a clear vision for leveraging cloud technology. A collaborative team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams. A continuous learner, eager to stay updated with the evolving cloud landscape.

Individuals will actively participate in the design, development, and testing of web services and applications; while actively participating in a structured product development process, software architecture design, implementation and verification, production test strategy, and product launch. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with an international team of experienced and dedicated software developers and test automation engineers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Design and develop a cloud architecture strategy that aligns with the company's goals and SaaS requirements.

• Lead the deployment of SaaS applications across Azure cloud space.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate cloud services into the software development lifecycle.

• Ensure the security of the cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices and industry standards.

• Optimize cloud resources for cost, performance, and scalability.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance in cloud-related technologies and architecture decisions.

• Stay current with new cloud technologies and capabilities to drive innovation within the company.

• Software development on a variety of web applications and cloud-based services for real-time security system products and applications.

• Participate in requirements engineering activities.

• Collaboration with internal customers to define and set product expectations.

• Provide schedule estimation input to project management for software development.

• Work in a cross-functional team environment comprised of software engineers, hardware engineers, testers, product and project managers.

• Modify existing software to fix the errors, adapt to new interfaces and improve product performance.

• Drive the meeting structure for technical project reviews and code reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Professional cloud architecture certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, etc.).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience:

• Cloud architecture, with a focus on SaaS deployments.

• Web development (React.js, C#, .Net/.Net Core, Azure Cloud, CSS, VB6, SQL).

• New product development and product launch process.

• Knowledge of Networking Concepts and Principles including :

• OSI Model

• IP addressing and subnetting

• TCP and UDP

• DNS

• NAT

• Basic Networking Hardware (Routers, Switches, Access Points, Firewalls, Modems, NICs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of major cloud service providers and their offerings.

• Proficiency in cloud security, networking, and data management.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies and tools for CI/CD.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to convey complex technical information clearly.

• Knowledge of Agile development methods (Scrum, test-driven development, etc.).

• Experience with tools for requirements management, fault tracking and knowledge of Jira, Git, and Bitbucket.

• Demonstrated experience with Python, YAML, Powershell.

• Work independently in an organized and structured fashion; takes ownership and is self-accountable to team goals.