Cloud Solution Architect

Summary

Join our client, a leading accounting and consulting firm, as a Cloud Solution Architect to design and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions. You will be at the forefront of digital transformation, crafting scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging Azure services and agile methodologies. Build next-generation SaaS applications and make a tangible impact. This is a full-time contractor position, remote in Latin America, with above-market compensation paid in USD. The role requires significant experience in cloud architecture and a relevant certification.

Requirements

• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in architecting solutions and leading transformation from traditional On Prem Cloud/Cloud Hybrid
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or STEM field
• Certified architect in at least 1 major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Demonstrated experience with designing and deploying complex secure network infrastructure
• Experience with designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining complex, multi-segmented secure network infrastructures, virtual and physical
• Demonstrated experience with presenting and communicating technical designs
• Experience with microservices architecture, programming, and Big Data technology
• Demonstrated experience with virtual and physical firewalls
• Demonstrated experience with network hardware designing and engineering
• Experience with performance tuning and scaling for enterprise-grade
• Able to work independently and in team environments

Responsibilities

• Design next-gen solution architecture utilizing native cloud services on leading providers Azure (preferred), AWS, and/or GCP, using various architectural concepts and approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional product teams to design and release new features
• Lead solution design, feasibility assessment, and technical optimization that results in production deployment and explore opportunities to expand or accelerate cloud services
• Design multi-segmented secure infrastructures, virtual and physical
• Influences internal and external customers to grow or scale their business with high-potential modernization opportunities
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Partner with product management to design and deliver right-fit solutions for customers
• Build and maintain strong relationships and feedback loops with leaders and stakeholders
• Communicate to appropriate stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and timely manner
• Ability to think outside of the box
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects using an Agile approach
• Other tasks that may be required to complete project requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building AI-embedded software applications
• Demonstrated experience as an Amazon AWS Solution Architect
• Demonstrated experience as a Google Cloud Architect
• Demonstrated experience with pfsense
• Demonstrated experience with Linux
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible
• Demonstrated experience with Python and Spark
• Certification(s): Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professionals
• ITIL V4 Certification

Benefits

• Job type: Contractor - Full Time - 40 hrs/week
• Remote in Latin America, aligning with Central Time (CT)
• Compensation: Above market rates, paid in USD