Cloud Application Architect - AWS/Azure

Job Title : Cloud Architect

Experience : 10+ Years

Location : Remote

Employment Type : Contract

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across Azure and AWS platforms, coupled with strong technical project management and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and implement enterprise-scale cloud architectures using Azure or AWS services.

- Lead the end-to-end cloud solution lifecycle from planning and design to deployment and production rollout.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture, integration strategies, and best practices.

- Provide technical leadership in designing and developing .NET-based cloud applications.

- Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.

- Ensure best practices in security, performance, scalability, and cost optimization.

- Mentor development teams and manage project delivery using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Work closely with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals and timelines.

Technical Skills & Expertise :

Cloud Platforms :

Azure :

- AKS, APIM, Cosmos DB, Event Grid, Service Bus, Logic Apps, Key Vault, Monitor.

AWS :

- EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS/DynamoDB, API Gateway, EKS/ECS, IAM, CloudFormation.

DevOps & Tools :

- CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates.

- Agile project management using Jira or Azure DevOps.

Programming :

- Strong experience with .NET application development and system design principles.

Qualifications :

- 10+ years of overall IT experience, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and 2+ years in technical project or program management.

- Proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-level cloud solutions.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

- Cloud Certifications : Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or AWS Solutions Architect Professional (preferred).

- Agile Certification (CSM) is a plus.