We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead our cloud infrastructure design and implementation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS services, DevOps practices, and agile methodologies, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical implementation and business strategy. Key Responsibilities: Reduce Time-to-Market: Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to reduce the time it takes to develop, test, and deploy new software - Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus. - English level: C1 or higher (Advanced). - Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 3 years focusing on AWS; additional experience is a plus - Strong knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation, and CDK - Extensive experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerization - Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript) • Deep understanding of agile methodologies, including experience in backlog grooming and sprint planning - Experience in change management processes and release versioning strategies • Strong knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments - Familiarity with .NET development (version 6 and above) - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes - Understanding of data processing and analytics technologies, including big data and data warehousing concepts - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to architect complex, scalable systems - Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Experience leading and mentoring technical teams - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional) are highly desirable Tech Stack - Cloud Platform: AWS - Front-end: ReactJS, TypeScript - Back-end: .NET 6 and above, C# - Databases: Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL), Amazon Redshift - Data Processing: AWS Glue, AWS EMR - Storage: Amazon S3 - Messaging and Queuing: Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS - Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK, CloudFormation - CI/CD: GitHub, and GitHub Actions - Containerization: Docker, Amazon ECS/EKS - Monitoring and Logging: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray - Version Control (i.e., Git) Key Responsibilities: - Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures using AWS services - Lead DevOps initiatives, implementing CI/CD pipelines and fostering a culture of automation and continuous improvement - Conduct and facilitate backlog grooming sessions, ensuring that technical debt is addressed, and new features are properly scoped - Participate in sprint planning, providing technical insights and helping to prioritize work items - Act as a Change Manager, overseeing the change management process and ensuring smooth implementation of updates and new features - Develop and maintain a release versioning strategy, coordinating with development teams to ensure consistent and meaningful version control - Design and implement multi-region, high-availability architectures using services such as Route 53, CloudFront, and Global Accelerator - Optimize existing cloud architectures for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency - Implement robust security measures and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations - Collaborate with data engineering teams to design efficient data pipelines and storage solutions - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and developers - Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and evaluate their potential impact on our architecture - Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and disaster recovery plans - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud architecture with business goals and requirements - Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for improvement