Architect - Cloud
Apply NowCompany: ValueMomentum Inc
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Job Title: Cloud Architect
Location: Preferred: Atlanta, GA / New Jersey
Secondary: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps practices, along with strong customer interaction and solution delivery skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Solutions Design: Design and implement scalable Azure/AWS cloud architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, and DBaaS services, tailored to customer requirements.
DevSecOps and Automation: Drive adoption of DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, and CloudOps practices, implementing containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
Observability and Optimization: Implement observability tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, or third-party) and optimize cloud resource utilization and consumption plans.
Integration and Environment Expertise: Seamlessly integrate solutions into existing infrastructures, ensuring compatibility with N-tier, 3-tier, and complex architecture patterns.
Customer Collaboration: Act as a primary technical contact, gathering requirements, aligning solutions with goals, and providing technical guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.
Knowledge Sharing: Maintain and enhance the knowledge base, reusable templates, and best practices for continuous improvement.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, and best practices for future reference.
Experience:
12+ years of IT experience with 6+ years of hands-on expertise in Azure infrastructure.
Proven experience in customer-facing roles with a focus on solution delivery and stakeholder management.
Strong experience in Cloud Engineering Center workflows, tools, and best practices.
Technical Expertise:
Expertise in Azure Core Infrastructure Services
Proficiency in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Well Versed with IaC tools like Terraform and Configuration Management through Ansible/Puppet
Expertise in Linux administration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and CloudOps principles.
Hands-on experience with observability tools (Azure Monitor or third-party tools).
Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication and customer interaction skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.
About the Company:
Headquartered in New Jersey, US, ValueMomentum is the largest standalone provider of IT Services and Solutions to Insurers. Our industry focus, expertise in technology backed by R&D, and our customer-first approach uniquely position us to deliver the value we promise and drive momentum to our customers' initiatives. ValueMomentum is amongst the top 10 insurance-focused IT services firms in North America by number of customers. Leading Insurance firms trust ValueMomentum with their Digital, Data, Core, and IT Transformation initiatives.
Benefits:
We at ValueMomentum offer you a congenial environment to work and grow in the company of experienced professionals. Some benefits that are available to you are:
Location: Preferred: Atlanta, GA / New Jersey
Secondary: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps practices, along with strong customer interaction and solution delivery skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Solutions Design: Design and implement scalable Azure/AWS cloud architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, and DBaaS services, tailored to customer requirements.
DevSecOps and Automation: Drive adoption of DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, and CloudOps practices, implementing containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
Observability and Optimization: Implement observability tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, or third-party) and optimize cloud resource utilization and consumption plans.
Integration and Environment Expertise: Seamlessly integrate solutions into existing infrastructures, ensuring compatibility with N-tier, 3-tier, and complex architecture patterns.
Customer Collaboration: Act as a primary technical contact, gathering requirements, aligning solutions with goals, and providing technical guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.
Knowledge Sharing: Maintain and enhance the knowledge base, reusable templates, and best practices for continuous improvement.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, and best practices for future reference.
Experience:
12+ years of IT experience with 6+ years of hands-on expertise in Azure infrastructure.
Proven experience in customer-facing roles with a focus on solution delivery and stakeholder management.
Strong experience in Cloud Engineering Center workflows, tools, and best practices.
Technical Expertise:
Expertise in Azure Core Infrastructure Services
Proficiency in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Well Versed with IaC tools like Terraform and Configuration Management through Ansible/Puppet
Expertise in Linux administration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and CloudOps principles.
Hands-on experience with observability tools (Azure Monitor or third-party tools).
Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication and customer interaction skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.
About the Company:
Headquartered in New Jersey, US, ValueMomentum is the largest standalone provider of IT Services and Solutions to Insurers. Our industry focus, expertise in technology backed by R&D, and our customer-first approach uniquely position us to deliver the value we promise and drive momentum to our customers' initiatives. ValueMomentum is amongst the top 10 insurance-focused IT services firms in North America by number of customers. Leading Insurance firms trust ValueMomentum with their Digital, Data, Core, and IT Transformation initiatives.
Benefits:
We at ValueMomentum offer you a congenial environment to work and grow in the company of experienced professionals. Some benefits that are available to you are:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Career Advancement: Individual Career Development, coaching and mentoring programs for professional and leadership skill development.
- Comprehensive training and certification programs.
- Performance Management: Goal Setting, continuous feedback and year-end appraisal. Reward & recognition for the extraordinary performers.