Cloud Architect

Company: Techwave Consulting Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

Techwave, we are always in an exercise to foster a culture of growth and inclusivity. We ensure whoever is associated with the brand is being challenged at every step and is provided with all the necessary opportunities to excel in life. People are at the core of everything we do.Job Title: Cloud ArchitectExperience: 12+ YearsMode of Hire: FulltimeJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to develop, implement, and optimize cloud solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with a deep understanding of cloud security, automation, and infrastructure best practices.Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions based on business needs.
• Develop cloud strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and IT goals.
• Work closely with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders to understand requirements and implement cloud-based solutions.
• Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and governance standards.
• Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Optimize cloud workloads for performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement and manage containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
• Lead cloud migration projects and modernize legacy systems.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging cloud technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to teams.Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure, and DevOps.
  • Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (certifications preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security, identity management, and cost optimization.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Familiarity with serverless computing and microservices architecture.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
    • Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
    • Exposure to AI/ML workloads and big data solutions in cloud environments.
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