Cloud Platform Architect

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Cloud Platform Architect
Location: Remote (located within Ontario, Canada)
Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

Key responsibilities
o Lead the design and implementation of our cloud-based infrastructure and
services, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
o Develop and implement financial optimization and cost management strategies
for our cloud operations, leveraging the FinOps framework and best practices.
o Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to understand their cloud
infrastructure and service needs, and design solutions that meet their
requirements.
o Manage a team of cloud engineers and architects, providing guidance and
mentorship on cloud technologies, FinOps practices, and architecture best
practices.
o Evaluate new cloud technologies and services, and make recommendations on
their suitability for our organization.
o Ensure compliance with relevant security, privacy, and data protection
regulations, and implement best practices for cloud security and data
management.
o Develop and maintain a roadmap for our cloud platform and FinOps
capabilities, and communicate it to relevant stakeholders.
o Develop and maintain infrastructure automation tools and processes to enable
continuous integration and deployment
o Monitor and maintain the performance, security, and availability of cloud
infrastructure services
o Create and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure components and
processes

Key skills & Requirements
o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
o Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing
cloud-based infrastructure and services, preferably in a leadership role.
o Strong understanding of cloud technologies, including public, private, and hybrid
clouds, containerization, microservices, and serverless computing.
o Experience with FinOps practices and frameworks, such as AWS Well-Architected
Framework, Azure Architecture Center, or Google Cloud Architecture Framework.
o Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with other departments and stakeholders.
o Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize
tasks and manage competing demands.
o Knowledge of relevant security, privacy, and data protection regulations, and
best practices for cloud security and data management.
o Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is
a plus.
o Certifications in either Microsoft or AWS, such as AWS Certified Solutions
Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security,
Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.