Cloud Platform Architect

Position: Cloud Platform ArchitectLocation: Berkeley Heights, NJ (Onsite)Duration: 12+ Months ContractRole OverviewAs a Cloud Platform Architect, you will lead the strategic design, management, and optimization of mission-critical infrastructure systems, enabling business growth and operational stability. You will oversee a dedicated team, applying cloud architecture best practices to solve complex challenges and ensure high performance across a global environment. Your expertise in containerization and modernization will drive scalable, innovative solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect & AutomateDesign and implement scalable, secure cloud architectures using Terraform (IaC)Ensure consistency across environmentsOrchestrate & ScaleManage containerized workloads using KubernetesEnable seamless deployment and scaling of microservicesCloud Service ManagementBuild and maintain high-availability applications using Azure App ServicesPerformance OptimizationTroubleshoot complex infrastructure issuesEnsure high availability, reliability, and securityStrategic CollaborationWork with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business goalsAudit & InnovationConduct system audits and recommend improvementsStay updated with emerging cloud technologiesRequired Experience10+ years in cloud infrastructure design and leadership7+ years with AWS, Azure, or GCP7+ years with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerizationStrong experience in performance tuning (latency, routing, geo-replication)Experience with security tools (Radware, F5)Experience with ETL/data integration (Synapse, Fabric)Preferred SkillsDevOps and CI/CD experienceTerraform and automation scripting expertiseExperience in large-scale infrastructure and scaling