Digital Architect

Role

Digital Architect

Location

Remote

Duration

6-12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define architectural vision and roadmap
• Translate business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
• Design end-to-end architecture for applications, platforms, and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Define non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, reliability).
• Lead technical evaluations and platform selection.
• Provide guidance on microservices, containerization, and DevOps practices.

Primary Skills

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift).
• Cloud Architecture Design: Ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized architectures.
• Networking & Connectivity: Understanding of VPC peering, Direct Connect, Route 53, and load balancing.
• Security & Compliance: Implementing IAM policies, encryption, KMS, and compliance frameworks like HIPAA or GDPR.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Using tools like Terraform to automate deployments.
• DevOps Integration: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and container orchestration EKS/OpenShift.
• Cloud Migration: Planning and executing lift-and-shift or re-architecting strategies for cloud adoption.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and Trusted Advisor for performance tuning and cost control.
• Proficiency in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Ability to mentor teams and lead technical discussions.

Secondary Skills

• Programming Skills: Python/Java, or Node.j for scripting and automation.
• Serverless Architecture: Designing with Lambda, API Gateway, Apache Airflow.
• Cost Management: Understanding pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved, Spot) and using Cost Explorer.
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Multi-AZ deployments, backups, and failover strategies.
• Soft Skills: Communication, stakeholder management, and documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Working with DevOps, security, and development teams to align cloud goals.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional