Job Title: Expert - Cloud Engineer
Job Summary
An Expert Cloud Engineer is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in cloud technologies, capable of designing and implementing large-scale, highly complex cloud solutions. This role involves providing thought leadership, driving innovation, and guiding the overall cloud strategy of an organization or client. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset and the ability to align cloud technology with business objectives, ensuring that cloud initiatives deliver maximum value and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Strategy: Lead cloud strategy development and provide high-level consulting to senior stakeholders and executives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Complex Cloud Solutions: Design, implement, and optimize multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures for enterprise clients, focusing on scalability and performance.
- Innovation and Research: Stay at the cutting edge of cloud technologies, exploring new solutions and tools for enhanced performance, security, and scalability.
- Cloud Governance: Establish best practices and governance policies for cloud usage across the organization, ensuring compliance and security.
- Cost Optimization and Efficiency: Implement advanced cloud cost management strategies and ensure resource efficiency across the cloud infrastructure, reducing waste and maximizing ROI.
- Mentorship and Training: Provide thought leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Mastery of Cloud Platforms: Expert-level knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, and other cloud technologies.
- Advanced Architecture Design: Expertise in designing complex, large-scale cloud solutions, including migration strategies and hybrid architectures.
- Security Expertise: Deep knowledge of cloud security protocols, compliance standards, and governance.
- Cloud Cost Optimization: Mastery of tools and techniques for managing and optimizing cloud costs effectively.
- Thought Leadership: Ability to shape cloud strategies, drive innovation, and present solutions to C-level executives.
- Mentorship and Influence: Ability to lead and influence teams and stakeholders at all levels, promoting best practices and new ideas.
Educational Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Certifications (Preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Key Focus Areas
- Cloud Strategy and Innovation: Driving innovation and leading the design of cutting-edge cloud solutions.
- Cloud Governance and Security: Defining best practices and ensuring the security and governance of cloud resources.
- Mentorship and Thought Leadership: Sharing expertise and guiding teams in adopting advanced cloud technologies.
Experience
10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, architecture, and consulting, with a proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformations.
Tools and Equipment
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
- Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation.
- Security Tools: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, IAM.
- CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI.
- Monitoring Tools: Prometheus, Datadog, AWS CloudWatch.
Other Requirements
- Strong leadership and communication skills to influence key stakeholders.
- Ability to drive cloud innovation and be at the forefront of industry trends.
- Strategic mindset and ability to align cloud technology with business objectives.