What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Cloud Architect position at ClifyX?
Job Description:
Strategy & Design:
- Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with business goals.
- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Evaluate and select cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.) and third-party tools.
Solution Design:
- Architect tailored cloud solutions that leverage best practices and meet specific client requirements, utilizing platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Private Cloud, DC Solutions.
- Understand client requirements and prepare appropriate cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security).
Technical Presentations:
- Conduct workshops and presentations to demonstrate solution feasibility and value, fostering trust and engagement with stakeholders.
Proof of Concept (POC):
- Lead the design and implementation of POCs to validate proposed solutions, transitioning these into larger-scale engagements
Implementation & Management:
- Guide technical solution development in engagements related to Legacy modernization, migration of applications and infrastructure to hybrid cloud, Engineered cloud, etc.
- Ensure optimal performance of cloud systems through monitoring and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with IT security teams to maintain data privacy and compliance
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Work closely with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and business analysts to deliver solutions
- Provide technical guidance to teams on cloud best practices
- Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends
Qualifications:
Mandatory Skills
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in architecture or 10 years in engineering roles related to hybrid cloud solutions, with a proven track record of successful client engagements.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in two or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.)
- Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, Microservices, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of specific industry verticals (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing).
- Technical certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
-Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are preferred; must obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Understanding of DevOps concepts.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
