Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native platforms that support modern API-driven systems and microfrontend applications. You will define architectural standards, lead cloud-native design efforts, and collaborate closely with frontend and platform teams to ensure seamless integration between microservices, APIs, and microfrontends.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud-native backend systems optimized for scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency
• Define and promote cloud-optimized design patterns
• Ensure backend systems integrate cleanly with microfrontend architectures
• Create architectural blueprints, system diagrams, and technical standards
• Champion an API-first design methodology
• Collaborate with frontend/microfrontend teams to define and evolve API contracts
• Implement API governance, gateways, and standards
• Design and maintain modular, scalable microservices
• Optimize backend performance, latency, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Provide architectural guidance to backend teams
• Develop and maintain the multi-cloud architecture strategy
• Design and document scalable, reliable, and secure cloud environments
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate business requirements
• Lead the adoption and continuous improvement of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Oversee and mentor teams in the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud resources
• Establish and enforce best practices for configuration management, CI/CD, and automated provisioning
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies
• Embed security principles and controls into the cloud architecture
• Work closely with the Security team to ensure all cloud infrastructure meets security standards
• Implement and manage cloud security tools, IAM policies, and network security controls
• Act as the subject matter expert for all cloud-related infrastructure and architecture decisions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and operations teams
• Drive standardization across infrastructure services and deployment methodologies

Requirements

• 10+ years of cloud, platform, and backend engineering experience
• 4+ years architecting cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language
• Experience designing and scaling microservices architectures
• Strong understanding of API-first design
• Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Familiarity with supporting microfrontend ecosystems
• Deep knowledge of networking, security, observability, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Deep practical experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized deployment strategies
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

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