Experis
Cloud Solution Architect
Experis, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Title: Cloud Solution ArchitectFulltime - Houston, TX , HYBRID ( 3 days a week)
Our client seeking a
Cloud Solutions Architect . As a Cloud Solutions Architect you will be responsible for defining and communicating cloud strategy, patterns/principles, and establishing cloud readiness criteria while assisting teams in mapping, transforming, and migrating products to the most appropriate cloud architecture. Identify and implement the top cloud architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities
Drive the creation of Cloud migration & transformation strategy and infrastructure roadmaps/journeys across application, information, business, and technology landscapesDrive holistic design & patterns/principles for secure cloud application environments, cloud platform enhancements, application architecture, and cloud service integrations. Focusing on standards, guidelines, principles, and guardrail toolsets to ensure compliance, quality, and security of delivered codebase.Establish pilots and POCs for proposed solutions and make recommendations for approvalsCreate the capabilities required to utilize automation practices for initializing, provisioning, and optimizing systems, and facilitate infrastructure orchestration - embracing self-service and autonomyIdentify and analyze architecture gaps to propose new technologies.Solution and implement all aspects of Cloud service models and application delivery such as PaaS, Serverless and Containerization infrastructureDocument best practices and recommendations and create and maintain templates and standardsCreate and implement DevSecOps, support, maintenance and governance practices and processes for the Cloud PlatformPartner with Development teams, CyberSecurity, Infrastructure teams to deliver and maintain a cloud platformEnsure systems and applications have efficient and actionable monitoring with SLO aligned with business goalsEngage with external vendors to review solutions, new capabilities and products, and service offeringsKnowledge & Experience
Education:Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, and or equivalent industry experienceExperience:4-5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platforms patterns on AzureDeep understanding of cloud design patterns, Cloud Native Architecture and principles, cloud operations, and cloud security modelsProven and demonstrable experience in architecting, designing, and implementing high volume, high availability cloud applications with a very high degree of automationProven ability to maintain both a strategic long-term outlook and enterprise perspective, while also supporting tangible, business-driven, and IT-delivered solutionsStrong programming skills with experience in API and .NET, Node.js, SQL, Postgres,, Angular, PowerShell, AKS, EKS, Kubernetes, Postman, JMeter, Load RunnerExperience with offshore and contract development teamsCredentials:Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)Knowledge and Skills:In-Depth knowledge of cloud services: Application integration, functions, Cloud Databases, Developer Tools, Security and identity managementDemonstrated ability to easily deal with both abstract and concrete concepts and be able to reconcile them for the appropriate audience and contextQuickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven companyDemonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skillsAbility to lead an in-depth client meeting/workshop across a broad range of topics including discovery, cloud compliance, and securityA critical thinker with strong research, analytics, and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated with a positive attitude and an ability to work independently and or in a teamAbility to communicate across business units and the ability to interface with and communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of internal and external stakeholdersTime management skills with the ability to manage multiple streams and lead less experienced architects
Our client seeking a
Cloud Solutions Architect . As a Cloud Solutions Architect you will be responsible for defining and communicating cloud strategy, patterns/principles, and establishing cloud readiness criteria while assisting teams in mapping, transforming, and migrating products to the most appropriate cloud architecture. Identify and implement the top cloud architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities
Drive the creation of Cloud migration & transformation strategy and infrastructure roadmaps/journeys across application, information, business, and technology landscapesDrive holistic design & patterns/principles for secure cloud application environments, cloud platform enhancements, application architecture, and cloud service integrations. Focusing on standards, guidelines, principles, and guardrail toolsets to ensure compliance, quality, and security of delivered codebase.Establish pilots and POCs for proposed solutions and make recommendations for approvalsCreate the capabilities required to utilize automation practices for initializing, provisioning, and optimizing systems, and facilitate infrastructure orchestration - embracing self-service and autonomyIdentify and analyze architecture gaps to propose new technologies.Solution and implement all aspects of Cloud service models and application delivery such as PaaS, Serverless and Containerization infrastructureDocument best practices and recommendations and create and maintain templates and standardsCreate and implement DevSecOps, support, maintenance and governance practices and processes for the Cloud PlatformPartner with Development teams, CyberSecurity, Infrastructure teams to deliver and maintain a cloud platformEnsure systems and applications have efficient and actionable monitoring with SLO aligned with business goalsEngage with external vendors to review solutions, new capabilities and products, and service offeringsKnowledge & Experience
Education:Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, and or equivalent industry experienceExperience:4-5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platforms patterns on AzureDeep understanding of cloud design patterns, Cloud Native Architecture and principles, cloud operations, and cloud security modelsProven and demonstrable experience in architecting, designing, and implementing high volume, high availability cloud applications with a very high degree of automationProven ability to maintain both a strategic long-term outlook and enterprise perspective, while also supporting tangible, business-driven, and IT-delivered solutionsStrong programming skills with experience in API and .NET, Node.js, SQL, Postgres,, Angular, PowerShell, AKS, EKS, Kubernetes, Postman, JMeter, Load RunnerExperience with offshore and contract development teamsCredentials:Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)Knowledge and Skills:In-Depth knowledge of cloud services: Application integration, functions, Cloud Databases, Developer Tools, Security and identity managementDemonstrated ability to easily deal with both abstract and concrete concepts and be able to reconcile them for the appropriate audience and contextQuickly understand organizational dynamics and management priorities, and to be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven companyDemonstrate strong facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skillsAbility to lead an in-depth client meeting/workshop across a broad range of topics including discovery, cloud compliance, and securityA critical thinker with strong research, analytics, and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated with a positive attitude and an ability to work independently and or in a teamAbility to communicate across business units and the ability to interface with and communicate complex technical concepts to a broad range of internal and external stakeholdersTime management skills with the ability to manage multiple streams and lead less experienced architects