Cloud Solutions Architect

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team.

POSITION INFO:

Restack is an AWS cloud service provider enabling businesses in their cloud modernisation and digital transformation journeys. We help transform your infrastructure and applications from legacy and outdated to highly efficient and strategic business foundations that will improve agility and time to market.

Our team of experts will work with you to find a solution that best fits your needs. Whether it's cloud app development, migrating workloads, or modernising apps, we'll help you get the most out of any cloud migration process by finding a tailored solution for your business.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join our growing IT team. This is a fixed term contract role, and will be fully remote.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the design and architectural governance of cloud architecture to clients ranging from SME's to large enterprises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cloud computing solutions using Azure/AWS/Alibaba Cloud services.
• Conduct architectural analysis work using TOGAF as the baseline framework.
• Translate IT requirements into clear business cases for executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Defining and governing cloud strategies that are aligned with business objectives
• Provide cloud computing guidance and recommendations to clients based on their bespoke needs. (This is a role focussed on solvingclient problems, not pushing product)
• Implement the Cloud Adoption and Well Architected frameworks to ensure that cloud solutions are secure, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and recommend cloud computing solutions that meet the organization's needs.
• Manage cloud infrastructure projects from planning through to deployment and ongoing operations (architecture governance, notproject governance).
• Foster cloud computing expertise both internally and externally to promote and drive the adoption of cloud technology.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications or experience will also beconsidered.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in an IT related role (Development, Architecture, Engineering, etc).
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in cloud computing, with a strong focus on AWS or Azure.
• Professional certifications in AWS Solutions Architecture and/or Azure/Alibaba Cloud Solutions Architecture.
• Deep knowledge of TOGAF, Cloud Adoption and Well Architected frameworks.
• Experience in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions using AWS/Azure Cloud services.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business cases for executive leadershipand stakeholders.
• Proven track record in delivering successful cloud computing projects, with experience in project management methodologies.

Additional Experience and Qualifications (optional)

• Experience with DevOps and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud security and compliance best practices.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. If youmeet the requirements and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.