Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Architect  Location: Remote  Contract Duration: 6 Months  Employment Type: Contract  Position Overview:   We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our team on a 6-month remote contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure across major platforms such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . This position plays a critical role in aligning cloud strategies with business needs and ensuring technical excellence in cloud implementations.  Key Responsibilities:   ~ Architect, build, and maintain enterprise-level cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP .  ~ Collaborate with business leads, stakeholders, and product owners to translate solution requirements into scalable architecture.  ~ Design cloud-based data transformation, operational frameworks, application integration, and migration strategies.  ~ Define and enforce cloud standards , governance frameworks, and best practices across development and operations teams.  ~ Migrate internal data, applications, and business processes to the cloud.  ~ Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to track cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and reliability.  ~ Produce architectural documentation, templates, and operational guidelines to support deployment and maintenance teams.  ~ Act as a liaison between engineers and leadership, facilitating alignment between technical design and business strategy.  Required Qualifications:   ~5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role.  ~ Proven expertise in at least one major cloud platform ( AWS , Azure , or GCP ).  ~ Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure , networking , security , data architecture , and DevOps practices .  ~ Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform , CloudFormation , or ARM templates .  ~ Familiarity with cloud-native services , microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).  ~ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.  ~ Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.  Preferred Qualifications:   ~ Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect , Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert , or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect .  Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).  Exposure to enterprise migration projects and hybrid cloud environments. 

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