Cloud Architect

The company Adeva is hiring a Cloud Architect

Job description

Adeva is a global talent network that enables work without boundaries by connecting tech professionals with top companies worldwide. 

We are looking for a Cloud Architect to join a dynamic team. The Cloud Architect plays a critical role in managing cloud architecture initiatives, focusing on overseeing project delivery, team management, and fostering collaboration between Beazley, the development team, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. The primary focus is on Azure cloud solutions, where strategic leadership, infrastructure management, and security enforcement are crucial for ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Transition and Project Management: Act as the transition Cloud Center of Excellence (CCE) Lead, owning the Statement of Work (SoW), scheduling project kickoffs, and ensuring adherence to project plans and standards. 
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-thinking Azure cloud strategy that aligns with organizational objectives. 
  • Solution Development: Craft Azure-based solutions focusing on resilience, scalability, and security, ensuring they surpass industry standards. 
  • Infrastructure Management: Leverage Infrastructure as Code (laC) methodologies for provisioning and managing Azure resources, streamlining deployment processes. 
  • Security and Compliance: Establish and maintain rigorous security protocols, including identity management and compliance enforcement. 
  • Monitoring and Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize Azure infrastructure for cost-effectiveness and operational performance. 
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Provide Azure-related expertise by collaborating with cross-functional teams. 
  • Technological Synthesis: Provide detailed descriptions of various technological components and promote the reuse of shared approaches and best practices. 
  • Mitigate deviations to the project plan and adhere to standards and best practices laid out by the organization. 
  • Ensure a consistent technical approach and promote best practices within the cloud architecture realm.

Requirements

  • Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification 
  • Strategic Planning and Decision Making: Proficient in developing and executing strategic plans for cloud adoption and transformation, with a focus on Azure environments. 
  • Ability to make informed decisions that align with both technical and business objectives. 
  • Cloud Architecture Knowledge: Deep understanding of Azure cloud architecture, services, and best practices. Ability to design scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions that meet organizational needs. 
  • Solution Presentation: Excellent skills in presenting and explaining cloud architecture and strategies to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and buy-in. 
  • Collaboration and Communication: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and partners. 
  • Risk Management: Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud adoption and implementation. 
  • Risk Management: Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud adoption and implementation. 
  • Cost Management and Optimization: Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization strategies. 
  • Governance and Compliance: Understanding of governance structures and compliance requirements relevant to cloud solutions, including data privacy and security standards. 
  • Business Acumen: Strong business acumen to align cloud solutions with broader business strategies and objectives. 
  • Emerging Technologies: Staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the cloud space, particularly related to Azure, to drive innovation and continuous improvement
  • Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of an international, distributed team and resolve potential issues and challenges that come with remote work.

About Adeva

Adeva is an exclusive network of engineers, product and data professionals that connects consultants with leading enterprise organizations and startups. Our network is distributed all over the world, with engineers in more than 35 countries. Our company culture builds connections, careers, and employee growth. We are creating a workplace from the future that values flexibility, autonomy, and transparency. If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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