Job Description

Cloud Solutions Architect (Accept OPT/CPT/H1)

Location: Austin, TX (Initial Remote)

Duration: Long Term

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join our growing cloud team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure, designing and implementing secure, scalable, and cost-optimized solutions on leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform - specify which platform or mention expertise in multiple platforms).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements, challenges, and cloud adoption goals.
• Design and architect robust, secure, and scalable cloud solutions that align with business objectives and meet performance needs.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of various cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security, etc.) and recommend the best-suited services for each scenario.
• Translate architectural designs into actionable plans, considering factors like cost optimization, scalability, and redundancy.
• Work closely with cloud engineers and DevOps teams to ensure seamless implementation of designed solutions.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud platform features, services, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cloud platform vendors to leverage their expertise and support.
• Document cloud architectures, design decisions, and migration plans for future reference.
• Lead and participate in cloud migration planning and execution strategies.
• Identify opportunities to optimize existing cloud deployments for cost-efficiency and performance.

Qualifications:

• 6 years of demonstrably successful experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or a related role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing secure and scalable cloud solutions on a chosen cloud platform (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform - or mention expertise in multiple platforms).
• In-depth understanding of cloud computing concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Strong working knowledge of various cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security, etc.).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation (Preferred).
• Excellent understanding of cloud security best practices and ability to implement security controls.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• A passion for cloud technology and a desire to stay updated on the latest advancements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Regards,

Xcelo Group