CLOUD PLATFORM ARCHITECT

Bugcrowd
Full-time
Remote - US
$156,800 - $196,000
Posted on 5 months ago

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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