Design cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) aligned with functional and non-functional requirements.
Define standards, guidelines and best practices for cloud architecture, security and cost management.
Collaborate with development, operations and security teams to ensure consistent deliveries.
Conduct proofs of concept (PoC) and technology assessments to support adoption decisions.
Participate in defining migration and modernization strategies for applications to the cloud.
Ensure integration between cloud services, data platforms and on-premises solutions where applicable.
Ensure solutions comply with compliance policies, GDPR and security requirements.
Document architectures, diagrams, policies and operational runbooks.
Promote infrastructure and pipeline automation (IaC, CI/CD) to increase repeatability and reliability.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in cloud architecture or solutions engineering.
Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider: Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
Strong knowledge of networking, identity and cloud security (IAM, VPC/VNet, firewalls, KMS).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) and automation tools.
Solid understanding of cloud-native design patterns (microservices, serverless, containers).
Good scripting skills (Python, PowerShell or Bash) and experience with CI/CD tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, focused on clarifying requirements and explaining technical decisions.
Problem-solving orientation and critical thinking.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborative environments.
Proactive in identifying improvements and sharing knowledge.
Commitment to delivery quality and meeting deadlines.

Cloud Architect

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