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Worldpay · 8 hours ago

Cloud Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$124K/yr - $208K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture Design: Develop and implement cloud strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on scalable, resilient, and secure architectures using AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.

Platform Management: Leverage expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift to manage containerized workloads, ensure high availability, and optimize resource utilization for enterprise-grade applications.

Solution Development: Collaborate with development and operations teams to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications using microservices, APIs, and container orchestration platforms.

Security & Compliance: Integrate and enforce best practices for security, identity, and compliance requirements, adhering to industry standards and regulations within the financial services sector.

Performance Optimization: Monitor cloud systems’ performance and ensure solutions are optimized for speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and IT operations teams to align solutions, share best practices, and drive the adoption of cloud technologies.

Innovation & Best Practices: Stay current with evolving cloud technologies, offering recommendations and implementing new tools and practices to improve organizational capability and efficiency.

Migration Planning: Lead cloud migration projects and facilitate the transition of existing on-premise systems to the cloud while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Documentation & Standards: Maintain detailed architectural documentation and design blueprints, establishing and promoting cloud standards across the organization.

Qualification

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Cloud Architecture DesignAWSAzureKubernetesOpenShiftDevOps practicesCI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure-as-CodeTerraformCloudFormationPythonBashNetwork protocolsSecurity configurationsCloud governance policiesAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAzure Solutions Architect ExpertCertified Kubernetes AdministratorSoftware Development LifecycleArchitectural stylesAPI managementCloud-native development frameworks

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect or related role, ideally within the financial services industry.

Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure, including services like compute, storage, networking, databases, and security tools.

Proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring of containers.

In-depth knowledge of OpenShift for enterprise-grade, containerized applications and hybrid cloud strategies.

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash).

Solid understanding of network protocols, security configurations, and cloud governance policies.

Preferred

Good understanding across the Software Development Lifecycle

Understanding of architectural styles and design patterns

Experience implementing metrics and KPIs to track performance and progress of engineering initiatives.

Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Prior experience in leading cloud migration projects within a highly regulated industry.

Familiarity with serverless computing, API management, and cloud-native development frameworks.