Cloud Architect

<h3>This is a remote position.</h3><div><b>Cloud Architect</b><h3><b>Overview</b><p>We are seeking a <b>Cloud Architect</b> to design and lead scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions that support AI-driven applications, data platforms, and client-facing systems. This role will be responsible for defining architecture across <b>AWS and Azure</b>, enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities, and ensuring seamless integration with tools such as <b>Tableau, Power BI, and DealCloud CRM</b>.</p><p>This is a strategic, hands-on role ideal for someone who can <b>architect, guide, and influence</b> modern cloud environments in a fast-evolving AI-focused organization.</p></h3><h3><b>Key Responsibilities</b><ul><li>Design and implement <b>cloud architecture solutions</b> across AWS and Azure environments</li><li>Define best practices for <b>scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization</b></li><li>Architect infrastructure to support <b>AI/ML workloads, data pipelines, and analytics platforms</b></li><li>Lead the design of <b>data platforms</b>, including data lakes, warehouses, and integration layers</li><li>Ensure seamless integration with <b>BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)</b> and CRM platforms such as <b>DealCloud</b></li><li>Establish <b>cloud governance frameworks</b>, including security, compliance, and access controls</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, data, and DevOps teams to ensure <b>alignment with architectural standards</b></li><li>Guide implementation of <b>CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation strategies</b></li><li>Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and technologies to support business needs</li><li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and engineering teams</li></ul><br></h3><h3>Requirements</h3><h3><b>Required Qualifications</b><ul><li>8+ years of experience in <b>cloud architecture, infrastructure, or solution architecture roles</b></li><li>Strong hands-on experience with <b>AWS and/or Microsoft Azure</b></li><li>Experience designing <b>enterprise-scale cloud solutions and distributed systems</b></li><li>Strong understanding of <b>networking, security, and cloud infrastructure principles</b></li><li>Experience supporting <b>data platforms, analytics, and ETL/ELT pipelines</b></li><li>Experience with <b>infrastructure as code</b> (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)</li><li>Familiarity with <b>CI/CD tools and DevOps practices</b></li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work with <b>cross-functional teams</b></li></ul></h3><h3><b>Key Traits for Success</b><ul><li>Strategic thinker with strong technical depth</li><li>Ability to balance <b>architecture design with hands-on execution</b></li><li>Strong collaboration and leadership skills</li><li>Proactive problem-solving mindset</li><li>Comfortable operating in a <b>fast-paced, AI-driven environment</b></li></ul><br></h3></div><p>Originally posted on <a href="https://himalayas.app">Himalayas</a></p>