Cloud Architect

Job Title : Cloud Architect

Experience : 6-12 years

Please note that this role is 1 year contract role.

Job Description

Required Technical Skill Set

Cloud architecture; AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), or Alibaba Cloud; cloud migration; security and compliance; networking; Infrastructure as Code; DevOps automation; cost optimization.

Desired Experience Range

6+ years in cloud solutions, infrastructure, and architecture.

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)

Must-Have

• 5+ years of cloud infrastructure and architecture experience.
• Hands-on capability in at least one major platform: AWS, Azure, GCP, or Alibaba Cloud.
• Infrastructure as Code and DevOps automation experience.
• Fluent spoken Cantonese and strong written and spoken English.
• Enterprise stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, Ansible).
• CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.
• Cloud networking, security, IAM, and governance frameworks.
• Disaster Recovery (DR), High Availability (HA), and Business Continuity Planning.
• Cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices.
• Enterprise application modernization and migration methodologies.

Good-to-Have

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certification.
• Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Alibaba Cloud architecture certification.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and CI/CD platforms.
• Mandarin language capability.
• Experience supporting large enterprise or regulated environments.
• FinOps and cloud cost-governance experience.

Role descriptions / Expectations from the Role

• Cloud Architecture & Design - Design secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Define cloud roadmaps, standards, and modernization recommendations.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization - Lead assessment and migration of applications and data from on-premises environments to cloud platforms. Define appropriate migration and modernization approaches.
• Security & Compliance - Establish security controls, governance, identity and access practices, and alignment with applicable organizational and data privacy requirements.
• Cost Management & FinOps - Track cloud consumption and spending, identify optimization opportunities, and promote effective resource governance.
• DevOps & Platform Enablement - Work with development and infrastructure teams to implement IaC, CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native operating practices.
• Stakeholder & Team Support - Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and training. Communicate architecture decisions effectively to local and regional stakeholders.