Overview:
We are seeking an Enterprise Cloud Architect to lead our migration to the public cloud, focusing on transforming legacy applications into Cloud Native and Event-Driven Architectures. This pivotal role within our Enterprise Architecture team demands a strategic thinker and problem solver who can drive standards, reference architecture, and innovation throughout the organization. As an Enterprise Cloud Architect, you will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and business partners to streamline and modernize our cloud infrastructure, reduce technical debt, and enhance business agility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop complex enterprise solution designs, establish standards, and strategies, and create detailed roadmaps for cloud transformation.
- Architect secure integrations between cloud platforms and on-premise systems, ensuring seamless and secure application interoperability.
- Conduct thorough solution design reviews to ensure alignment with best practices and enterprise standards.
- Work closely with Cloud Engineering, on-premise storage, computing, network, Service Desk, and Application teams to achieve project goals.
- Lead the strategy for API management, data integration, and the adoption of microservices architecture and serverless computing.
- Design and implement robust enterprise integration frameworks for efficient data exchange and ETL processes.
- Spearheaded cloud-native and DevSecOps initiatives, collaborating with engineering and business teams to drive innovation and excellence.
- Enhance existing infrastructure by extracting technical requirements and translating them into resilient, scalable cloud designs.
- Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and monitor project progress to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT and business stakeholders to align solutions with modern cloud services and technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (required); Master’s degree preferred.
- Azure or other cloud certifications; Solution Architect certification preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years as a Solutions Architect or Infrastructure Lead.
- Proven expertise in Azure Cloud, Cloud Native solutions, and DevSecOps.
- Strong experience in distributed software systems, design patterns, and architecture principles.
- Experience working in Agile environments and with service-oriented architecture, web services, APIs, and microservices.
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory, EntraID, Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Domain controllers, and Backup & Recovery solutions.
- Familiarity with advanced analytics, data science, and technologies such as MI, ML, and RPA.
- Expertise in cloud-native technologies, serverless computing, and microservices architecture.
- Experience with enterprise integration strategies, data management, and API lifecycle management.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple high-priority initiatives.
- Ability to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of secure cloud solutions.