Cloud Architect

Role : Senior Enterprise Architect with Azure cloud expertise (OR) Azure Architect will also work

Years of Experience : 12-15+ years

Location- Pleasanton, CA (3 days- Onsite Mandatory) Local to CA in drivable distance

Key Responsibilities :

Architectural Strategy and Planning :

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework that aligns with the organization’s business strategy.
• Work with the IT architecture review board and ensure architectural governance across the organization.
• Translate business requirements into functional IT architecture and roadmaps.

Technology Management :

• Assess current technologies and systems to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Recommend the adoption of new technologies or architectural changes to drive efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Define standards and best practices for the selection, integration, and implementation of IT systems.

Solution Design and Implementation :

• Collaborate with diverse teams and other stakeholders to define solution architectures for complex projects.
• Lead the design and implementation of IT initiatives, ensuring technical solutions meet both current and future requirements.

Stakeholder Communication :

• Act as a liaison between Engineering teams and business leaders to ensure IT projects meet business objectives.
• Communicate architectural decisions and strategies to key stakeholders.
• Work with business units to understand their strategic initiatives and translate these into technical requirements.

Risk Management and Compliance :

• Identify potential security, performance, or compliance issues in current and proposed architectures.
• Ensure the company’s IT architecture adheres to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Develop strategies for mitigating potential risks, including disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Team Leadership :

• Mentor and guide solution architects and technical leads.
• Foster collaboration across various teams within the organization.
• Provide thought leadership on IT architecture.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience : Minimum of 12+ years of experience in IT with at least 5 years in architecture roles.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise-level architecture and integration across diverse technology platforms.
• Certifications : TOGAF or other relevant architectural certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, data management, and application integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security best practices.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
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