Cloud Architect

Role Description This part-time remote Cloud Architect role at Asociación Tamaide focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud environments that support the organization’s systems and services. The Cloud Architect will define cloud architecture standards, select appropriate services and tools, and create reference architectures for key workloads. Day-to-day tasks include assessing infrastructure and application requirements, designing solutions that align with organizational goals, and overseeing integration between cloud platforms and existing systems. The role also involves collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, documenting architecture decisions, optimizing costs and performance, and ensuring adherence to security, reliability, and compliance best practices. The Cloud Architect will provide guidance to development teams, support troubleshooting of complex cloud-related issues, and recommend continuous improvements to the cloud ecosystem.
Qualifications

• Strong Solution Architecture skills for designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Experience with Infrastructure design and management, including networks, storage, compute, and cloud-native services.
• Background in Software Development to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and support application deployment to the cloud.
• Expertise in Integration and Architecture to connect cloud services with existing systems and define cohesive technical frameworks.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, and compliance considerations.
• Ability to document architectures clearly and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage part-time responsibilities effectively.