Cloud Architect

Job description

We are seeking an skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on infrastructure-as-code automation, Kubernetes engineering, DevOps tooling, and strong networking and security fundamentals across Linux and Windows environments. **Key Responsibilities** - Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure solutions - Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code automation - Engineer and support Kubernetes environments - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines - Apply cloud networking and security best practices - Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and production issues - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational targets - Mentor and support junior engineers - Drive process improvements and automation efficiency **Required Skills & Qualifications** - 13+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or DevOps roles - 5+ years hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP - 2+ years experience engineering Kubernetes solutions - Strong experience with automation tools: Terraform, Packer, Puppet - Experience with Git version control - CI/CD experience using Jenkins or Azure DevOps - Strong understanding of cloud networking: - VPNs, SDN, load balancers, DNS, API gateways, routing - Solid knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance - Proficiency in Linux and Windows system administration - Understanding of GitOps principles - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills **Preferred Qualifications** - Kubernetes certifications (CKA or CKAD) - Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) - Scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell) - Experience with GitOps tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD) - Experience with artifact repositories (JFrog Artifactory) - Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) **Education & Experience** - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - 13+ years of relevant experience in DevOps or infrastructure engineering - Strong emphasis on infrastructure automation and public cloud **Leadership & Collaboration** - Mentor junior engineers and assign tasks - Work with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions - Apply independent judgment to solve complex problems - Recommend and implement process improvements