Cloud Solution Architect (Dallas)

Experienced in cloud technologies and delivery/execution of projects, with the ability to advise on public cloud services (AWS and Azure) across IaaS, PaaS, FaaS, DBaaS and AI Services. Analyze on-premises and cloud architectures to identify improvements, design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions, and lead cloud transformation initiatives.

• Advise on public cloud services in AWS and Azure across IaaS, PaaS, FaaS, DBaaS and AI Services.
• Analyse existing on-premises and cloud architectures to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture standards and best practices.
• Lead the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native platforms.
• Provide technical leadership in networking, distributed computing, and microservices.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity practices are integrated into all architectural designs.
• Contribute to the development of Agentic AI platforms (experience in this area is a plus).
• Drive delivery execution and ensure alignment with business goals and timelines.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 18+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong background in:
• Computer networking and security
• Distributed computing and systems design
• Backups and Disaster Recovery
• High availability and disaster recovery strategies
• Microservices architecture and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Proven track record of delivering complex cloud transformation projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with Agentic AI platforms or autonomous AI systems.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, such as VMWare, OpenStack, OpenShift etc.