120 Senior Software Architect Cloud Solutions jobs in Nairobi
Senior Software Architect - Cloud Solutions
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Define and evolve the overall software architecture for cloud-based products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Lead the design and development of microservices architectures and RESTful APIs.
- Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for various project needs, with a strong emphasis on cloud-native solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.
- Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural principles, and best practices across development teams.
- Guide development teams through the implementation of complex architectural designs.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
- Champion the adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
- Evaluate and integrate third-party services and solutions.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation in a remote setting.
- Conduct technical reviews, code inspections, and architectural assessments.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud computing, software architecture, and development.
- Document architectural decisions, design patterns, and system configurations.
- Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing among distributed teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture or lead role.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Deep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C#.
- Strong experience with API design and management, including RESTful principles.
- Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
- Excellent understanding of security principles in cloud environments.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders remotely.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - AWS
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design and architect robust, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS.
- Translate business requirements into technical cloud solutions.
- Lead the implementation and migration of applications and infrastructure to AWS.
- Provide expert guidance on AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, and more.
- Develop and enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance policies.
- Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and runbooks.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
- Stay current with the latest AWS services and cloud computing trends.
- Mentor junior cloud engineers and architects.
- Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Develop and deliver training sessions on cloud best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on AWS.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification is highly desirable.
- Proven experience designing and deploying complex, multi-tier applications on AWS.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS networking, security, storage, compute, and database services.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
- Experience collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
- This role supports our clients across various industries, operating from **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**, with a fully remote work arrangement.
Senior Software Architect - Cloud-Native Solutions Lead
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design and architect robust, scalable, and highly available cloud-native applications and microservices.
- Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices for software development and deployment.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers.
- Ensure adherence to security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Optimize application performance, cost, and reliability on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Drive innovation in software architecture and advocate for the adoption of new technologies.
- Conduct code reviews and architectural assessments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architectural diagrams and design specifications.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a software architect or senior technical leadership role.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud-native applications using microservices architecture.
- Proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services.
- Strong understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
- Deep knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and caching strategies.
- Excellent understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive architectural decisions in a remote setting.
Senior Remote Software Architect - Cloud Native Solutions
Posted 10 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect complex, scalable, and highly available cloud-native applications and microservices.
- Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices for software development across the organization.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for cloud-based solutions.
- Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical architectures.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Ensure the implementation of robust security measures, performance optimization, and cost-effectiveness in architectural designs.
- Champion DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code.
- Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and performance tuning to maintain high standards of quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, providing solutions that enhance system reliability and scalability.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud computing and software architecture.
- Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps and strategic technology planning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architect role.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and distributed systems.
- Proven expertise with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including their core services.
- Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
- Excellent understanding of API design, data modeling, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities, essential for remote team success.
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues is a plus.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary architect to shape the future of cloud-native software solutions, driving innovation and delivering impactful products within a highly flexible, remote work environment.
Senior Software Architect - Cloud Native Solutions (Remote)
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define and evolve the overall architecture for cloud-native applications, focusing on scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead the design of microservices-based architectures, ensuring loose coupling, independent deployability, and fault tolerance.
- Select and advocate for appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for development, deployment, and operations within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices for software development teams.
- Design and oversee the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines to enable frequent and reliable software releases.
- Architect solutions for containerization and orchestration using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and operations to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them on architectural decisions and best practices.
- Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and performance analysis to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Develop technical roadmaps and strategies for adopting new cloud technologies and methodologies.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the long-term maintainability and evolvability of systems.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in cloud computing, microservices, and DevOps.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role.
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed, cloud-native applications.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.
- Strong expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and design patterns.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Familiarity with various programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js) and their ecosystems.
- Excellent understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a remote environment.
Senior Remote Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS/Azure)
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on platforms like AWS and Azure, tailored to client requirements.
- Develop migration strategies and roadmaps for moving on-premises applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
- Configure and manage container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS, AKS) and Docker.
- Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and governance policies.
- Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-effectiveness and performance.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
- Develop automation solutions for deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud services.
- Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, services, and industry trends.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Create detailed architectural documentation, diagrams, and best practice guides.
- Conduct performance testing and tuning of cloud environments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture and implementation.
- Deep expertise in designing, deploying, and managing solutions on AWS and/or Azure.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and methodologies.
- Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and data management in cloud environments.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple client projects in a fully remote setting.
This is an outstanding opportunity to shape cloud strategies for leading organizations while enjoying the flexibility of a remote career. If you are a passionate cloud expert, we encourage you to apply.
Lead Cloud Solutions Architect
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of cloud solutions across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop technical roadmaps and strategies for cloud adoption and migration.
- Collaborate with development teams, operations, and business stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into technical designs.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
- Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance existing systems and drive innovation.
- Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure documentation, standards, and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations within the cloud environment.
- Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
- Conduct architectural reviews and provide feedback on proposed solutions.
- Optimize cloud resource utilization and implement cost-management strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
- Extensive experience with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven track record of designing and implementing complex, large-scale cloud solutions.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
- Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and influence stakeholders.
- 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
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Lead the development of cloud infrastructure strategy, governance, and best practices.
- Translate complex business requirements into technical cloud architectures.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and development teams.
- Oversee cloud migration strategies and execution.
- Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
- Champion the adoption of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
- Conduct architectural reviews, performance optimizations, and security assessments.
- Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and trends.
- Mentor junior cloud engineers and architects.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years focused on cloud architecture.
- Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP services.
- Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and serverless computing.
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex, large-scale cloud solutions.
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
Senior Cloud Solutions Architect
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications and infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, standards, and best practices.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud services.
- Perform cloud readiness assessments, cost analysis, and performance tuning to optimize cloud resource utilization.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and architects within the organization.
- Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance our cloud capabilities.
- Develop and implement robust security measures and compliance frameworks for cloud environments.
- Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide timely resolution.
- Contribute to the development of automation strategies for cloud deployment and management.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- This role is entirely remote, requiring strong self-discipline and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be based in or able to work effectively from Mombasa, KE , but will operate within a global, distributed team.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure design.
- Proven experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their core services.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent knowledge of networking, security principles, and database technologies in a cloud context.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
Lead Cloud Solutions Architect (Remote)
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures.
- Lead the development and execution of cloud migration strategies.
- Define and enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance policies.
- Architect solutions leveraging microservices, containerization, and serverless technologies.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployments.
- Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies.
- Optimize cloud resource utilization for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Develop and document cloud architecture standards and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (8+ years) in designing and implementing cloud solutions on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Expertise in cloud-native technologies, microservices, and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and database technologies in a cloud context.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).