Cloud Architect Role
We are seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions expert to lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure and solutions.
Job Overview:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, with a solid understanding of Earth Observation technologies being an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Designing Cloud Solutions: Develop and implement cloud architectures and solutions on AWS.
* Data Pipeline Development: Integrate existing semi-automated and disconnected components into a coherent, automated data processing pipeline.
* Technical Architecture Governance: Define and govern the end-to-end technical architecture, ensuring the solution meets user needs, performance objectives, compliance requirements, and is aligned with industry best practices.
* Collaboration: Work closely with project partners, stakeholders, data scientists, developers, DevOps engineers, managed cloud service providers, and external stakeholders.
* Application Migration: Assist with migrating applications and data to the AWS cloud.
* Solution Security: Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and meet compliance standards.
* Cloud Optimization: Optimize cloud systems for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability.
* Tech Guidance: Provide guidance on AWS services and features to technical and non-technical teams.
* Staying Updated: Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS offerings and industry trends.
Requirements:
* Complex Architecture Experience: Proven experience designing and delivering complex cloud-native architectures in AWS.
* AWS Services Knowledge: Understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, etc.
* Cloud Architecture Principles: Knowledge of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
* Virtualization, Networking, and Security: Experience with virtualisation, networking, and security.
* Scripting and Automation: Familiarity with scripting and automation tools.
* IaC, Docker, and Kubernetes: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Docker and Kubernetes.
* Earth Observation and Geospatial Technologies: Knowledge of Earth Observation and/or Geospatial technologies.