Cloud Solution Architect

About the job

Job Responsibilities

Leverage on Cloud environment and service-oriented architecture principles to define and own Solution Architecture (applications and data technologies)

Work with clients to design a full-stack solution using software that fully integrates with customer’s existing cloud infrastructure from data flow, security, DevOps, and other standpoints

Propose suggestions and best practices to optimize customers’ cloud presence, performance, security, and cost

Responsible for the evaluation of technical risks and map out mitigation strategies

Carry out debugging, troubleshooting, modifications, and unit testing of custom solutions built on the organization/clients platform

Develop new specs, documentation; and partake in the development of technical procedures and user support guides

Responsible for the creation of a well-informed cloud strategy and administer the adaption process

Evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software at regular intervals

Develop and organize cloud systems and work closely with IT security to monitor cloud privacy

Provide prompt response to technical issues in a professional manner

Direct infrastructure movement procedure, including bulk application transfers into the cloud environment

Responsible for spotting the cloud architecture solutions to effectively meet the strategic needs of the company

Job Requirements

Education: Applicants for the cloud solution architect role are required to have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering, or in a relevant field. They also need over 8 years work experience designing, executing, and supporting IT Cloud solutions

Knowledge: It is crucial that applicants have exceptional understanding of cloud computing technologies and recent computing trends and familiarity with enterprise architecture and enterprise application integration. They should also have adept knowledge of data modeling best practices and practical knowledge of Agile Software development methodology

It is important that they have extensive experience with at least operating system: Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, Windows. They should also have a deep understanding of networking: TCP/IP, IP addresses, HTTP, DNS. Having capabilities in scripting languages and experience with relational databases are also helpful

Employers seek for cloud architects with expert knowledge of key security concepts because security is a major issue in cloud environment. And they often look for individuals with expert knowledge of data integration/EAI technologies, such as Tibco. Also, hands-on experience with SaaS and business intelligence/analytics implementation is an additional advantage to the Cloud Solutions Architect

Interpersonal skills: The job of a cloud solution architect may require them to work in a cross-functional team, as well as with various stakeholders. So it is vital that they can establish rapport and manage relationship with the people they have on their project team

Communication skills: It is important that cloud solution architects possess good written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate complex cloud reports and relate with clients, IT development partners, and management.