Cloud Platform Architect

Cloud Platform Architect6-12 MonthsPlano TexasRole DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled professional responsible for the full cloud architecture and implementation lifecycle. This role involves translating business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based systems, services, and solutions. The position requires expertise in cloud infrastructure design, deployment automation, and platform integration to craft technical solutions addressing complex business needs in cloud environments.The successful candidate will collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders to convert business requirements into detailed cloud architecture, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps for development and operations teams. Deep technical expertise in cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), distributed computing, database solutions in the cloud, and cloud-native application development is essential, along with experience in multi-cloud strategy and governance. A background in enterprise-scale cloud migrations and relevant platform or domain expertise is preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture Strategy: Design secure, scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions. Build multi-account strategies and assess new technologies for adoption.Security Governance: Create IAM frameworks with least privilege, implement layered security, monitor costs, and enforce governance.Automation DevOps: Lead infrastructure-as-code and establish CICD pipelines aligned with DevOps best practices for automated deployments.Hybrid Connectivity: Integrate on-premises systems with the cloud, ensuring strong performance and security.Application Modernization: Guide teams on cloud-native design and microservices to improve scalability and resilience.Documentation Roadmaps: Produce clear diagrams, documentation, and implementation roadmaps for cloud transformation.Required Qualifications15 years in software engineering with proven high-impact product delivery, including 5 years specifically in complex AWS cloud architecture and implementation.Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute and container services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, Fargate), and storage solutions (S3, EBS, Storage Gateway).Advanced proficiency with AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and Redshift for enterprise-scale data management.Deep expertise in VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and comprehensive security services including IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, and Security Hub.Advanced experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation.Proven expertise with AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail) and demonstrated ability to implement cost optimization strategies using Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans.10+ years of experience in CloudOps for Google Cloud.For immediate consideration please click APPLY.