Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

The Senior Cloud Solutions Architect researches, designs and develops system architectures to deliver specific customer/company solutions. This position performs various functions, including managing the cloud computing architecture in an organization, especially as cloud technologies grow increasingly complex. Cloud computing architecture comes with managing front-end platforms, servers, storage, delivery, and networks required to manage cloud storage.

Essential Functions / Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to align cloud solutions with business objectives, balancing innovation with operational efficiency
• Lead and manage projects related to Cloud Infrastructure application migration, and platform support
• Leverage on Cloud environment and service-oriented architecture principles to define and own Solution Architecture (applications and data technologies)
• Design and deliver full-stack solution using software that fully integrates with customer’s existing cloud infrastructure from data flow, security, DevOps, and other standpoints
• Propose suggestions and best practices to optimize customers’ cloud presence, performance, security, and cost
• Evaluate technical risks and implement mitigation strategies during design and deployment
• Carry out debugging, troubleshooting, modifications, and unit testing of custom solutions built on the organization/clients platform
• Develop new technical specifications, documentation; and create technical procedures and user support guides
• Create a well-informed cloud strategy and administer the adoption process
• Evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software at regular intervals
• Develop and organize cloud systems and work closely with IT security to monitor the company’s cloud privacy
• Provide prompt response to technical issues in a professional manner
• Direct infrastructure movement procedure, including bulk application transfers into the cloud environment
• Identify and implement architecture solutions that align with business and technical strategies.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers; help establish best practices in architecture, DevOps, and cloud governance
• Collaborate across engineering, product, and security teams to ensure scalable, compliant, and cost-optimized architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation frameworks

Competencies:

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and emerging trends.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture and enterprise application integration.
• In-depth knowledge of data modeling best practices.
• Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
• Proficiency in operating systems such as Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, and Windows.
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, IP addressing, HTTP, and DNS.
• Experience with scripting languages and relational databases.
• Expertise in key cloud security concepts and best practices.
• Familiarity with data integration and EAI technologies (e.g., TIBCO).
• Hands-on experience with SaaS solutions and business intelligence/analytics tools is a plus.

Nice to have skills:

• Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST) 
• Disaster Recovery / High Availability considerations
• Metrics/KPIs ownership - SLA/SLO design
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CDK
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Knowledge of cloud-native security tools and best practices (e.g., IAM policies, encryption, zero trust models)
• Experience designing and deploying solutions using Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, or GKE.
• Experience integrating cloud-native data services (e.g., BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake)

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills to effectively engage with internal stakeholders and project team members.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Able to clearly explain complex cloud architecture concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, development teams, and senior management.

Education / Professional Certifications or Licenses Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (provided by Amazon Web Services) certification required.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred.

Experience Requirements: 

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience in solutions design and engineering.
• Professional experience in designing, implementing, and supporting IT cloud solutions.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services or similar secure cloud platform.
• Understanding on Linux and other Linux flavored OS (CentOS, Ubuntu etc.)
• Software Engineering background

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and leadership to the Software Engineering and IT teams and work closely with the Director of Software Engineering. 

Work Environment / Physical demands/ Travel Requirements:

• Primarily remote
• Cubicle
• Desktop or a laptop with docking station
• Phone

Core Values:

Office Practicum seeks to hire individuals who are able and willing to embrace our company’s performance based culture, as defined by our Core Values:

• We are Clinician First
• Pediatric Care is our Home
• We Deliver on our Commitments
• Our Success is Based on Results
• We Believe in the Power of Teams

We believe that consistently aligning our planning and execution with these core values will lead to long term success for both Office Practicum as well as the customers we serve.

Benefits:

Our team members enjoy a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Hours
• Company Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program

Equal employment Opportunity Statement: 

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunity.  We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, non-job related handicap or disability, or the use of a guide or support animal, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age [18 and over] - [40 or over], physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, marital status, protected action, concerted activity, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: 

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities, which may include providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate.  In general, it is your responsibility to notify your supervisor of the need for accommodation.  Upon doing so, your supervisor may ask you for your input or the type of accommodation you believe may be necessary or the functional limitations caused by your disability.  Also, when appropriate, we may need your permission to obtain additional information from your physician or other medical or rehabilitation professionals.