Cloud Architect (AWS, Hands-on, Technical Leadership)

We are looking for a hands-on Cloud Architect who will take technical ownership of our cloud platform and act as a bridge between architecture, delivery, and operations. In this role, you will work closely with AWS-focused Cloud Engineers and Cloud Python Engineers, translating high-level requirements into actionable technical tasks and Jira tickets while actively contributing to the implementation.

This is not a pure governance role — you will design, guide, and build alongside the team in an agile (Scrum) environment.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Design and evolve AWS-based cloud architectures aligned with business and security requirements

• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for cloud-native solutions

• Support multi-cloud considerations (AWS primary, GCP secondary if required)

• Review designs, code, and infrastructure changes to ensure quality and consistency

Agile Delivery & Coordination

• Break down architectural and functional requirements into clear Jira epics, stories, and tasks

• Support and guide the team in Scrum ceremonies (refinement, sprint planning, reviews)

• Work closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and engineering teams to clarify requirements

• Ensure technical dependencies, risks, and priorities are transparent and well managed

Hands-on Engineering

• Actively contribute to AWS infrastructure and platform implementation

• Support Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies (GitLab CI/CD)

• Provide technical guidance for Python-based cloud applications and dashboards

• Assist with troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational excellence

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer

• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS (architecture, networking, security, and core services)

• Experience designing cloud-native and container-based architectures (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)

• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform

• Experience working in agile/Scrum environments with Jira

• Ability to translate complex requirements into implementable tasks

• Good understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and cloud operations

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Python-based applications and collaboration with application teams

• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in multi-cloud setups

• Experience with Dash / Plotly or data visualization platforms (high-level understanding)

• AWS certifications (Associate or Professional level)

• Experience in enterprise-scale environments with governance and compliance requirements

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Enterprise & Collaboration Tooling

• Strong experience with Jira and Confluence for agile delivery and documentation

• Familiarity with IT service management and structured change processes

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in large organizations

Soft Skills & Leadership Style

• Clear, pragmatic decision-making with a hands-on mindset

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to lead through guidance and collaboration, not hierarchy

• Structured, reliable, and delivery-oriented approach

• Mentoring mindset for developing engineers

What We Offer

• A hands-on Cloud Architect role with real technical ownership

• Direct influence on cloud architecture, tooling, and standards

• Collaboration with skilled Cloud and Python Engineers

• Modern AWS-centric cloud landscape with agile ways of working

• Flexible working models, competitive compensation, and long-term growth opportunities