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The Cloud Architect designs, deploys and optimizes cloud-based IT infrastructures. He or she is responsible for defining solutions that meet the company's needs in terms of performance, scalability, security and costs. This role involves managing public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), private or hybrid platforms, and overseeing cloud migrations.

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Azure Cloud Architect

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£275-350
London, England, United Kingdom
Cloud Architect Azure Our Client is looking to recruit a Cloud Architect with Azure to work on a new project. Key responsibilities - · Work as advisor/consultant to the customer on end to end journey to Azure. · Assessment of on-premises infra landscape, application rationalization and recommend strategy, roadmap and structured plan for migration to Azure. · Develop complex, end to end, enterprise scale solutions for migration to Azure. · Develop and review technical architecture design and recommend Azure best practices · Customer facing role to lead & participate in architectural discussions and design workshops. · Provide solutions critical issues identified migration to Azure. · Design & develop innovative solutions, optimization solutions and automation solutions for build, engineer, migrate and operate on Azure. Required Experience - · 10-15 years of total experience. · 5+ years of experience in Azure with minimum 3 years as Architect. · Should have exposure/experience building Accelerators, frameworks, and IPs for Cloud. · CI/CD experience is required · Docker, Kubernetes, IAC tools(Terraform/Cloudformation/ARM templates), Configuration Management tools(Chef/Puppet/Ansible) knowledge and experience is required. · Expert in Azure Web Apps, Logic Apps, API Gateway, Application Gateways, VM Scale-sets, DB-PaaS, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs and Notification Hubs for multi-tenant environments. · Experience on Assessment – Discovery, Dependency Mapping, Wave planning, migration plan · Experience on Mass Migrations with migration processes, factory model & migration toolsets. · Experience on Cloud operations – Monitoring management, governance, compliance, and security. · Proficiency in cloud adoption frameworks. · Good understating on Transformational and Optimization projects related to Cloud. · Advance level Certification [AZ-303 & AZ-304] on Azure is required. · Strong knowledge of Cloud related tools on automation and optimizations. · Excellent communication & presentation skills with considerable exposure in Client facing role. · Ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate to drive a larger technology initiative/program. · Excellent organization skills, attention to details and ability to multi-task The Client is based in Geneva Switzerland – but the role will be remote from anywhere in Europe with meetings in person from time to time. Rate will be dependent on experience. Duration will be 6 to 12 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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Frequently asked questions about working as a Cloud Architect

What is the role of a Cloud Architect

The Cloud Architect designs and implements cloud-based IT infrastructure solutions. Their role is to define an optimal architecture to meet business needs, ensuring performance, security, scalability and cost-effectiveness of systems hosted on cloud platforms.

How much does a Cloud Architect charge

The salary of a Cloud Architect depends on their level of expertise, industry sector and status (employee or independent contractor). In companies, salaries typically start around 50,000 euros gross annually and can exceed 100,000 euros for experienced profiles. As a freelancer, daily rates range between 600 and 1,200 euros, depending on project complexity.

What is the definition of a Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect is a cloud infrastructure specialist, responsible for designing, deploying and optimizing solutions based on public, private or hybrid cloud environments. He or she works to create a robust and efficient IT architecture to support an organization's digital activities.

What type of mission can a Cloud Architect handle

The Cloud Architect can be involved in various tasks such as assessing business needs, defining a cloud strategy, migrating existing systems to the cloud, managing multi-cloud environments, or optimizing cloud services' costs and performance. He or she may also be responsible for implementing security and compliance standards.

What are the main skills of a Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect must master cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, understand virtualization, containerization and networking concepts, and possess expertise in IT security. Project management, communication and complex problem-solving skills are also essential to succeed in this role.

What is the ideal profile for a Cloud Architect

The ideal profile combines deep technical expertise in cloud technologies, solid experience in IT architecture, and the ability to align technical solutions with the company's strategic objectives. A Cloud Architect must be curious, adaptable, possess strategic vision and be able to work closely with cross-functional teams. A cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.) is often a sought-after plus.
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