Architect - Cloud

Job Title : Cloud Architect

Location : Preferred : Atlanta, GA / New Jersey

Secondary : Dallas, TX

Employment Type : Full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps practices, along with strong customer interaction and solution delivery skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Cloud Solutions Design : Design and implement scalable Azure / AWS cloud architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, and DBaaS services, tailored to customer requirements.

DevSecOps and Automation : Drive adoption of DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, and CloudOps practices, implementing containerization, CI / CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.

Observability and Optimization : Implement observability tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, or third-party) and optimize cloud resource utilization and consumption plans.

Integration and Environment Expertise : Seamlessly integrate solutions into existing infrastructures, ensuring compatibility with N-tier, 3-tier, and complex architecture patterns.

Customer Collaboration : Act as a primary technical contact, gathering requirements, aligning solutions with goals, and providing technical guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.

Knowledge Sharing : Maintain and enhance the knowledge base, reusable templates, and best practices for continuous improvement.

Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, and best practices for future reference.

Experience :

12 years of IT experience with 6 years of hands-on expertise in Azure infrastructure.

Proven experience in customer-facing roles with a focus on solution delivery and stakeholder management.

Strong experience in Cloud Engineering Center workflows, tools, and best practices.

Technical Expertise :

Expertise in Azure Core Infrastructure Services

Proficiency in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Well Versed with IaC tools like Terraform and Configuration Management through Ansible / Puppet

Expertise in Linux administration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and CloudOps principles.

Hands-on experience with observability tools (Azure Monitor or third-party tools).

Soft Skills :

Exceptional communication and customer interaction skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.

About the Company :

Headquartered in New Jersey, US, ValueMomentum is the largest standalone provider of IT Services and Solutions to Insurers. Our industry focus, expertise in technology backed by R&D, and our customer-first approach uniquely position us to deliver the value we promise and drive momentum to our customers' initiatives. ValueMomentum is amongst the top 10 insurance-focused IT services firms in North America by number of customers. Leading Insurance firms trust ValueMomentum with their Digital, Data, Core, and IT Transformation initiatives.

Benefits :

We at ValueMomentum offer you a congenial environment to work and grow in the company of experienced professionals. Some benefits that are available to you are :

• Competitive compensation package.
• Career Advancement : Individual Career Development, coaching and mentoring programs for professional and leadership skill development.
• Comprehensive training and certification programs.
• Performance Management : Goal Setting, continuous feedback and year-end appraisal. Reward & recognition for the extraordinary performers.