We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our dynamic team. The Cloud Architect will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions to meet our organization's business objectives. This role requires deep expertise in cloud technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to architect scalable and secure cloud architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and design cloud-based solutions that meet business and technical requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Evaluate existing on-premises systems and infrastructure to identify opportunities for migration to the cloud.
• Develop cloud migration strategies and roadmaps, including detailed migration plans and timelines.
• Design and implement cloud-native applications, leveraging best practices and architectural patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud adoption strategies, governance policies, and security controls.
• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance on cloud architecture and design principles to development teams.
• Implement and configure cloud infrastructure services, including computing, storage, networking, and security components.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and management tasks using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools and practices.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources to ensure cost-effectiveness, performance, and reliability.
• Implement cloud security best practices and compliance standards, ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on our organization's cloud strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Extensive experience (10 years) designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including microservices, containerization, serverless computing, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development frameworks and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages, such as Python, Java, or PowerShell.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, encryption methods, identity, and access management (IAM).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in OrangePeople monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OrangePeople technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us:

OrangePeople is an Enterprise Architecture and Project Management solutions company. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OrangePeople team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & and education. An ideal Orange Person is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical achievements and a strong process/methodology orientation.