Senior Cloud Services Architect to design, implement and maintain robust and scalable infrastructure solutions for Kubernetes-based containerized applicati

Our valued client is in need of a Senior Cloud Services Architect to design, implement and maintain robust and scalable infrastructure solutions for Kubernetes-based containerized applications, leveraging both Microsoft Azure cloud and on-premises data centers.

The Cloud Services Architect will help lead the deployment of containerized Kubernetes applications in the Microsoft Azure Cloud as well as on-premise data centre's.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert technical and business requirements into an overall architecture and design specification
• Evaluate and make decisions on cloud-native tools, platforms and standards
• Document and disseminate best practices around cloud and Kubernetes design, build and support
• Offer guidance to other teams on the use, use cases and adoption of cloud technologies
• Design, document and provide guidance on various tools, DevOps toolchains, and integrations of software packages within the Cloud
• Design and implement infrastructure solutions for Kubernetes clusters on both Azure and on-premises environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
• Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and translate them into robust and scalable infrastructure designs
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring timely resolution of critical incidents
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cloud computing, containerization technologies, and security best practices
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal infrastructure standards and best practices

Must Haves:

• Experience as a Cloud Architect
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing infrastructure solutions for enterprise applications
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, including cluster administration, networking, and security
• Proven experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and load balancing
• Experience with container orchestration platforms and container registries (e.g., Docker, Azure Container Registry)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana Loki)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of security best practices for cloud and on-premises environments

Nice to Have:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM)
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Azure, Kubernetes)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field experience.