Cloud Architect - Azure Cloud, GCP Cloud

Job Title: Senior Cloud Architect – Azure Cloud & GCP Cloud (Both Required) Location: Issaquah, WA – Onsite Role Duration: Long-term Contract Job Description: Job Summary: • We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure and Google Cloud Architect to join our team. • The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Azure as well as Google Cloud solutions that drive business transformation. • This role requires a deep understanding of Cloud services, strong architectural principles, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture Design: • Design and implement complex cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services. • Develop comprehensive cloud architecture plans that align with business objectives and technology strategy. • Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and cost-efficiency requirements. Technical Leadership: • Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and developers, providing guidance on best practices and technical issues. • Act as a subject matter expert for Azure, staying current with the latest services, tools, and best practices. • Develop comprehensive cloud architectures leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and others. • Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions to meet business and technical requirements. Cloud Strategy and Roadmap: • Define and implement a long-term cloud strategy for the organization, including migration plans, optimization, and governance frameworks. • Assess and recommend best practices for cloud-native and hybrid cloud solutions. Solution Implementation: • Lead the deployment and migration of on-premises or other cloud workloads to GCP. • Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager). Security and Compliance: • Design and implement identity and access management (IAM) policies, firewalls, and other security controls. Collaboration and Leadership: • Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance. • Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Performance Optimization: • Optimize GCP services for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. • Monitor and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Documentation and Reporting: • Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and operational runbooks. • Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and outcomes. Required Skills and Qualifications: Experience: • 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and 4+ years specifically with GCP. • Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale cloud solutions. • Experience with application modernization using containers, microservices, and serverless architectures. Technical Skills: • Proficiency in GCP services (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run, Dataflow). • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager). • Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration tools. • Familiarity with databases (relational and NoSQL) and data pipelines. Certifications: • GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer are highly preferred. Solution Development and Deployment: • Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of cloud applications. • Automate deployment and configuration management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Bicep. • Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud services. Collaboration and Communication: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, and security to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud systems. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide cloud solutions that meet their needs. Performance and Optimization: • Monitor and optimize the performance of cloud systems to ensure they meet service level agreements (SLAs). • Implement cost management strategies to optimize cloud spending. Security and Compliance: • Ensure that all cloud solutions comply with security policies and industry regulations. • Implement robust security measures, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data protection. Continuous Improvement: • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of cloud solutions. • Participate in architecture reviews and provide recommendations for improvements. Technical Skills: • Extensive experience with Google and Microsoft Azure services including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure SQL Database. • Proficiency in Azure networking, storage, and database services • Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Bicep. • Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps or other similar tools. • Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and tools including Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Policy. • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2. • Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation tasks. • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef is a plus. Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture with a focus on Microsoft Azure. • Proven track record of designing and deploying large-scale cloud solutions. Certifications: • Relevant Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar. Shubham Hayaran Senior Technical Recruiter Net2Source Inc.