Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at Descasio - Nigeria

Descasio - NigeriaLagos, Nigeria Cloud Computing

Full Time

Descasio is a cloud computing solutions provider in Nigeria. We are the bridge between cloud based solutions and legacy On-Premise solutions. We harness cloud-computing technologies by helping organizations of all sizes dramatically improve employee productivity and focus on key business operations by removing the need for expertise and cost of expensive IT Infrastructure and personnel. Applications, Email, Document management are delivered as pay as you use services, so there are no hardware to procure, no large, up-front license fees, and no complex set-ups.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team.
As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining, designing, and implementing cloud-based solutions that align with our business objectives and customer goals.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure the successful delivery of solutions that meet the highest standards of performance, security, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture Design:

Develop and design cloud architecture solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Define cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and application architecture.

Technical Leadership:

Provide leadership and technical expertise to guide cloud architecture decisions.
Mentor and collaborate with a team of architects and engineers.

Cloud Strategy:

Work with stakeholders to define the cloud strategy, aligning it with business goals and objectives.
Assess the current state of cloud infrastructure and provide recommendations for improvements.

Solution Planning:

Collaborate with project teams to plan and architect cloud solutions that leverage cloud-native services and technologies.
Ensure solutions are scalable, highly available, cost-effective and generally align with the Well Architected Framework.

Security and Compliance:

Implement security best practices and compliance standards in cloud solutions.
Conduct security reviews and risk assessments for cloud architectures.

Cloud Service Selection:

Evaluate and select cloud services and technologies that best fit project requirements.
Make recommendations for optimizing cost and performance.

Performance Optimization:

Monitor and analyze cloud performance, identifying areas for optimization and resource utilization improvements.
Implement strategies for enhancing the performance of cloud solutions.

Documentation:

Create comprehensive architecture documentation, including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and best practices guidelines.
Maintain architectural knowledge base.

Research and Innovation:

Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends.
Research and evaluate new cloud services and tools for potential adoption.

Stakeholder Communication:

Communicate cloud architecture concepts and decisions to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
Collaborate with business leaders to align cloud solutions with business objectives.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect, with a proven track record in designing and implementing cloud solutions. At least 5 years.
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect are highly desirable.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional is required.
In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services.
Strong expertise in cloud security, compliance, and best practices.
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IAC) and automation tools.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Leadership experience. At least 3 years leading a technical team.

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