Cloud Architect

Short company description

Euro-Testing Software Solutions is a privately-owned software company specialized in Full-Service Software Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Identification & Management, Application and Data Security, Static & Dynamic Code Analysis as well as, DevOps/DevSecOps, Robotic Process Automation, Implementation and Customization for Atlassian and Micro Focus (HPE) products.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of cloud computing technologies and multiple years of experience (and relevant certifications) with Cloud Hyperscaler Environments (AWS, Microsoft)
• Relevant hands-on experience in designing and developing cloud-native solutions as well as in re-architecting existing applications for the cloud with the aim to leverage cloud-native elements wherever practically feasible (service and tool selection, architecture, resiliency, infrastructure as code tools etc.)
• Being involved in at least one enterprise-level form on-premises/hybrid to cloud migration.
• Cloud/SaaS/Web Services development, SOA/microservices architecture. Good understanding of RDBMS, SQL and NoSQL alternatives
• Generally, a broad set of architecture knowledge & skills, especially related to Infrastructure, Networks, Security, and Data / Analytics technology.
• Understanding recent computing trends and familiarity with enterprise architecture, application integration, and service-based architecture.
• Very good communication skills, both written and verbal, comprising also the ability to translate complex technical content and dependencies into a language that can be understood by a broader group of stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an agile and dynamic environment and to build up knowledge related to new technology/solutions in an effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• For the applications (products) that are in scope for migration to cloud, the Cloud Architect is responsible for architecting the target solutions maximizing the use of cloud native services and using the predefined cloud reference technologies model
• For the new applications (products) deployed in Cloud the Cloud Architect is responsible to lead the architectural conversation with IT app architect, Product Owner, Business Owner, security and compliance teams for confirming the to be architecture (target solution)
• Improve the cloud target enterprise architecture and cloud technology reference model in line with RBI cloud standards and strategy and continuously update it accordingly to cloud best practices and organizational needs / changes
• Be a cloud advocate within the team, educating the rest of the team, setting best practices and being a thought technical leader in our Cloud adoption journey
• Communicating, designing and guiding the migration for business applications, as well as do hands-on implementation when needed
• Support project teams with cloud requirements
• Helping to develop migration methodology and related tooling further
• Helping engineers to deliver projects that meet business needs & timeline
• Analyse business requirements, propose technical solutions & develop those solutions
• Acting as a technical consultant and architect in cloud migration projects
• Gathering requirements and defining the challenges for the migration & planning
• Educating engineers on best practices in Cloud Migrations and communicating our work approach in a manner that DevOps teams understand the value within them
• Ensuring high-quality delivery, reporting, and business profitability
• Helping to develop migration methodology and related tooling further

Other info

Cloud computing continues to allow us to modernize and consolidate IT infrastructure, automate workloads, and pursue next-generation innovation. To continue this transformation, we’re seeking an experienced Cloud Architect able to provide technical leadership
for the adoption of Public Cloud services.
The successful candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with business acumen and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the full business benefits of the move to Public Cloud.
The position requires a strong background architecting and migrating/developing applications in a Public Cloud that adopt cloud-native design principles. In addition to extensive software development expertise, the candidate must have extensive knowledge of architecting solutions across the full stack.
The position also requires an ability to communicate effectively with senior level stakeholders in the business and bring strong strategic leadership to these interactions.