Cloud Architect

Cloud Architecture and Technical Consultancy

• Serve as the technical architect for cloud and hybrid solution opportunities, providing expertise throughout the pre-sales and proposal stages.

• Collaborate with the sales team and partners to understand customer business and technical requirements, translating them into scalable, secure cloud architectures.

• Conduct architecture reviews and solution assessments, recommend upgrades, enhancements, or integrations aligned with customer needs and best practices.

• Evaluate and test new cloud services and technologies, advising on adoption strategies that deliver business value.

• Provide technical consultancy and solution guidance in areas such as cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and migration strategies.

• Assess customer environments and design tailored cloud solutions that meet performance, security, and cost objectives.

Project Engagement and Leadership

• Support RFP/RFI responses, solution proposals, and presentations to customers.

• Lead or participate in proof-of-concepts and technical demonstrations.

• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure design integrity during implementation

Collaboration and Standards Development

• Provide strategic insights into cloud technology trends, innovations, and emerging best practices to guide solution development and customer engagement.

• Collaborate with Hyperscalers to co-develop cloud solutions, address technical challenges, and ensure optimal use of partner technologies.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of organizational cloud standards, frameworks, and best practices, helping to strengthen overall cloud delivery capabilities

Education and Experience:

•Qualifications: Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.

•Relevant Industry Experience: Minimum 8 years of related experience in IT and cloud environments, with strong knowledge in at least three of the following areas: cloud, virtualization, storage, networking, or security.

• Technical Expertise:

- Hands-on experience in cloud architecture, systems integration, and technical troubleshooting.

- Azure landing zone, AWS well-architected design

- Knowledge of scripting is preferred.

• Preferred Certifications:

- Cloud-related certifications (AWS, Azure, Alibaba Cloud, etc.).

- Vendor-specific certifications in relevant technical domains.

• Skills:

- Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

- Fluent in spoken and written English.

- Strong presentation and communication skills.