Infrastructure/Cloud Architect

Full Job Description

• Chart the course: Develop and execute an infrastructure and cloud strategy that aligns with business objectives and growth plans
  
• Construct excellence: Design and maintain a high-performance, reliable infrastructure and cloud environment that fuels their digital banking services
  
• Collaborate for success: Work hand-in-hand with development teams to seamlessly integrate applications and services within our client’s infrastructure and cloud ecosystem
  
• Embrace innovation: Evaluate and embrace emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to optimize infrastructure efficiency and effectiveness
  
• Command reliability: Monitor performance, conduct capacity planning, and ensure optimal infrastructure utilization for a highly available system
  
• Secure our client’s future: Implement robust security measures to safeguard their data and infrastructure from potential threats
  
• Team synergy: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and provide architectural guidance for infrastructure and cloud projects
  
• Rule and regulate: Establish and enforce infrastructure and cloud-related policies, standards, and procedures to meet industry regulations
  
• Prepare for the unexpected: Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure operations remain resilient
  
• Lead the way: Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within their infrastructure and operations teams What it takes to succeed:
  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus
  
• Proven experience (minimum 7 years) as an Infrastructure/Cloud Architect or a similar role, preferably in the banking or financial services industry
  
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions (preferably AWS or Azure) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization
  
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, and virtualization technologies
  
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
  
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and automation frameworks
  
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  
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