Lead Cloud Architect for Digital Transformation
Job Description
This is a senior leadership role in our cloud computing organization. We are looking for an experienced architect who can design, build and manage complex systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Champion software excellence and talent development through strong SDLC practices including clean architecture, automated testing and scalable design.
* Mentor junior developers through code reviews, technical guidance and collaborative learning to foster a high-performing engineering culture.
* Lead automation use cases architecture using technologies like GenAI, API and D&A, working closely with product managers, automation engineers and stakeholders across business and DTS, and enterprise architecture.
* End-to-end platform development, building and maintaining front-end (React, TypeScript, Next.js) and back-end (Python, FastAPI, Node.js) layers that support GenAI workflows and agentic interactions.
* API & agent framework integration, designing robust REST and GraphQL APIs for real-time agent communication, tool execution and memory handling.
* ETL & data pipeline architecture, architecting and optimizing ETL pipelines for real-time and batch data processing, ensuring seamless data flow between GenAI services, databases and user interfaces.
* Cloud-native deployment and monitoring, deploying and scaling services using Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines, applying MLOps best practices for monitoring, versioning and performance tuning of AI components.
* Cross-functional collaboration, working closely with AI researchers, product managers and delivery teams to align technical execution with strategic goals, participating in multi-agent orchestration experiments and rapid prototyping cycles.
Technical Expertise
cloud-platform-proficiency: Solid experience (minimum 5 years) in architecting, deploying and managing applications across leading cloud platforms, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of cloud services including computing, database management, application development and integration services.
Embedded Systems and CI/CD: Experience with embedded devices, operating systems and server-client architecture, proficient in CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
Architecture Design: Experience in Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture, understanding architecture design principles and patterns, experience with SQL Server, Web Services (SOAP/REST) and API development.
.NET Development Skills: Extensive hands-on experience in building scalable, high-performance applications using .NET technologies, with strong capabilities in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET and Entity Framework.
Integration with SAP and Salesforce: Demonstrated ability to integrate .NET applications with both SAP and Salesforce platforms, employing APIs and middleware solutions.
Security and Compliance: Deep understanding of security practices related to cloud-hosted applications, including implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms and ensuring compliance with relevant industry security standards.
Scalability and High Availability: Proven expertise in designing applications that are highly scalable and resilient, leveraging cloud scalability features such as load balancing, auto-scaling and caching services to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Agile Development Practices: Strong background in Agile methodologies, adept at managing product backlogs, user stories, sprint planning and releases, particularly within a cloud-hosted application development environment.
Strategic Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking: Ability to address complex technical and integration challenges with a strategic mindset, utilizing analytical and data-driven decision-making to optimize the application's performance and capabilities.
Specialized Skills
* Prototyping: Ability to engage in rapid prototype development using iterative techniques.
* Vendor and Partner Engagement: Direct experience managing relationships with outsourcing and consulting partners.
* Cloud Architecture Design: Deep understanding of cloud solutions and architectures, enabling scalable, flexible and resilient digital infrastructures that support rapid innovation and development.
Soft Skills and Others
* Agile Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in effectively working with Agile and Product teams, including involvement with epics, user stories, sprints and backlog management.
* Leadership in Communication and Reporting: Skilled in leading communication efforts and reporting, adept at preparing and presenting comprehensive updates and reports to senior leaders and stakeholders.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Background in coordinating hardware & software development teams and business owners, with the ability to influence SMEs directly.