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Principal Cloud Solutions Architect - FinTech
Posted 22 days ago
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Our client is looking for an exceptional Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions for the financial technology sector. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world. You will be instrumental in defining cloud strategy, architecting complex systems, and guiding engineering teams to build next-generation financial services platforms. This role demands deep expertise in cloud computing, microservices, DevOps, and a strong understanding of FinTech regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise-level cloud solutions on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), focusing on scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead the definition and evolution of cloud architecture standards, best practices, and patterns.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with product management, engineering, and security teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Drive the adoption of cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and security standards within cloud environments.
- Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance platform capabilities and efficiency.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud architecture documentation, diagrams, and roadmaps.
- Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues, providing expert guidance for resolution.
- Stay current with emerging trends and innovations in cloud computing, FinTech, and related technologies.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cloud strategy and technology investments.
- Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to design principles and standards.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and solutions design.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing complex solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Deep understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and API design.
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools and methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of networking, security principles, and identity management in cloud environments.
- Familiarity with FinTech industry trends, challenges, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
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Principal Cloud Solutions Architect - FinTech
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, with a specific focus on the FinTech sector. This is a fully remote, high-impact role where you will architect scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions that power critical financial services. You will be responsible for defining the cloud strategy, selecting appropriate technologies, and guiding development teams in building robust applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring compliance with financial regulations, security best practices, and high availability requirements. This role involves significant technical leadership, including designing microservices architectures, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing cloud costs. You will collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and security experts to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of distributed systems, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). A strong background in cybersecurity principles, particularly as they apply to financial data and transactions, is essential. You will be expected to stay ahead of the curve on cloud advancements and emerging technologies within the FinTech space, and to evangelize best practices across the organization. As a remote-first architect, you must excel at communicating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, using advanced virtual collaboration tools. You will mentor junior architects and engineers, driving technical excellence and fostering innovation within a distributed team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing FinTech company and make a lasting impact on the industry. We are looking for a proactive, problem-solving individual who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced, and remote work environment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions for FinTech applications.
- Define and implement cloud infrastructure strategy, roadmaps, and best practices.
- Lead the selection and evaluation of cloud technologies, services, and tools.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud adoption and migration.
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies and compliance measures.
- Architect microservices, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and serverless solutions.
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
- Manage cloud costs and implement optimization strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements.
- Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers and architects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging cloud technologies relevant to FinTech.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and software architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven experience architecting solutions for the FinTech industry.
- Deep understanding of microservices, containerization (Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
- Expertise in infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
- Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills for remote environments.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies.
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Go).
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