IT Solutions Architect

Job Title: Cloud Architect

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Job Summary: Motion is seeking a skilled Cloud Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing APIs and services using service-oriented architecture (SOA). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting solutions on Cloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable systems.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, cloud-native applications on Cloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) leveraging best practices and architectural principles.

• Develop and implement APIs and microservices using service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural integrity and consistency across all services.

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that are secure, scalable, and highly available.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on Cloud services and best practices.

• Perform technical assessments, feasibility studies, and proof of concepts (POCs) for new initiatives and projects.

• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated deployment processes on Cloud.

• Conduct performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization of cloud-based applications and services.

• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and Cloud services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 5-6 years of experience designing and delivering APIs and services using service-oriented architecture (SOA).

• Proven experience architecting solutions on Cloud Platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), including proficiency in Cloud Platform services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and implementation using RESTful APIs or GraphQL.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager).

• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Cloud certifications preferred.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

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