Cloud Operations Architect

Position overview

We are seeking a Cloud Operations Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud – based solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross – functional teams to drive cloud adoption strategies, optimize cloud resources, and ensure seamless operational performance. You will play a key role in architecting and automating cloud environments to support modern enterprise needs.

Key responsibilities

Cloud Architecture and Design:

• Develop and implement scalable cloud solutions across multiple platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Design robust cloud architectures for high availability, performance, and disaster recovery.
• Define and enforce best practices for cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance.

Operations Management:

• Oversee the day–to–day operations of cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Implement monitoring and logging frameworks to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives by implementing efficient resource utilization strategies.

Automation and CI/CD:

• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and infrastructure updates.
• Automate routine cloud management tasks to enhance operational efficiency.

Governance and Compliance:

• Establish policies and guidelines for cloud usage and governance.
• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Conduct regular security and compliance audits of cloud environments.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Partner with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to align cloud operations with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends to drive innovation.

Incident Response and Troubleshooting:

• Lead incident response efforts for cloud-related outages or disruptions.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues across cloud platforms.

Essential criteria

· 8+ years of experience in IT operations with a focus on cloud technologies.

· Proven expertise in architecting and managing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).

· Hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

· Strong knowledge of cloud – native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Serverless, etc.).

· Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic).

· Familiarity with networking concepts, security protocols, and identity management.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

· General Experience building SaaS applications

Nice to have but not essential

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

· Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

· Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).

· Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

· Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud strategies.

· Background in Software development.

What we look for -- our values

· We seek out individuals who are always looking for new ways to improve or do things differently.

· We expect you to be proactive and be prepared to share open and honest feedback regularly.

· We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for similar individuals who will be willing to help others.

· Whether it is our customers, our markets, or each other, we like people to ask questions and listen to the answers so we can all learn and improve.

· We expect individuals to take responsibility for their actions and make decisions based on what is right for people, profit and planet.

Benefits

• 25 Days of Annual Leave
• FitPass membership
• Private Health Insurance
• Internal Reward & Recognition Tool Kudos