Cloud Solutions Architect

### Job Description

#### General Skills

* **Cloud Native Solution Design**: Ability to define scalable, reusable components within cloud-native and CRM solutions, focusing on quality metrics and system integration.
* **System Performance Optimization**: Deep understanding of performance considerations in cloud and hybrid environments, with experience in system monitoring and tuning.
* **Middleware and API Gateway Expertise**: Proficient in working with middleware gateways and cloud-based APIs, ensuring seamless communication between distributed systems.
* **Multitier Design**: Skilled in leading multitier cloud application infrastructure design, documentation, and configuration for medium to large corporate implementations.
* **Methodologies and Tools**: Experience in structured methodologies for application design and development, utilizing CASE tools, data modeling, metadata structures, and project management software.
* **Emerging IT Trends**: Awareness of emerging technologies and best practices, especially in the cloud-native and DevOps space.
* **Strong Analytical & Communication Skills**: Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, with a proven track record of teamwork and meeting deadlines.
* **Object-Oriented Design Techniques**: Proficiency in object-oriented analysis and design methodologies, particularly in cloud-native contexts.
* **Information Management Knowledge**: Understanding of information management principles, policies, and practices.
* **Curam Solution Architecture**: Experience or knowledge in Curam (Case Management System) architecture and design, with the ability to lead CRM and case management solutions.

#### Requirements

#### Must Haves

* **Experience in Converting Monolithic to Cloud-Native Microservices**: Proven experience in transforming monolithic applications into microservices or cloud-native solutions, with a deep understanding of cloud-native architecture principles.
* **Development Expertise**: Extensive hands-on experience with Java development, including frameworks such as Angular, APIs, microservices, and integration with cloud platforms.
* **Cloud Experience**: Expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Azure, with practical experience in leveraging Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated deployments.
* **Hands-on Solutions Design and Development**: Demonstrated ability to design and implement cloud-native solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in large distributed environments.
* **System Interfaces & Integration**: Strong ability to monitor and understand complex system interactions at multiple abstraction levels, define limitations, and implement solutions that address system interface and integration requirements.
* **Leadership**: Proven leadership in the design and implementation of solution architectures, with experience in CRM platforms, databases, operating systems, and communication protocols.

#### Skill Set Requirements

#### Technical and Solution Design

* **Experience in Converting Monolithic to Cloud-Native Microservices**: Expertise in transforming monolithic applications into cloud-native microservices architecture.
* **Java Backend Development Expertise**: Extensive hands-on experience with Java development, including frameworks, APIs, and integration.
* **Cloud Experience (Azure DevOps)**: Proficiency with cloud technologies, including containerization, automated deployments, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
* **System Interfaces & Integration**: Strong understanding of system interactions, system limitations, and requirements for integrating components in distributed environments.
* **Hands-on Solutions Design and Development**: Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.
* **Middleware and API Gateway Expertise**: Experience working with middleware gateways and cloud-based APIs.
* **System Performance Optimization**: Ability to manage performance across cloud and hybrid environments.
* **Enterprise Architecture Deliverables**: Experience in developing architecture models, design documentation, and alignment with organizational objectives.
* **Experience with Object-Oriented Design**: Familiarity with object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
* **Methodologies and Tools**: Proficient in structured design and development methodologies, CASE tools, and metadata management.
* **Curam Solution Architecture**: Knowledge or experience with Curam architecture and case management system integration.
* **Emerging IT Trends Awareness**: Knowledge of the latest developments in cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and enterprise architecture.

#### Leadership

* **Architecture Leadership**: Proven leadership in designing and implementing solutions architectures, ensuring the solution's alignment with business and technical needs.
* **Project Leadership**: Experience in leading multitier cloud application design and deployment for large implementations, ensuring collaboration across teams.
* **Defining Reusable Components & Quality Metrics**: Ability to drive the definition of reusable components and set quality standards within the solution design.
* **Information Management Knowledge**: Leadership in applying information management principles and aligning solutions with governance practices.
* **Performance Considerations and Monitoring**: Leadership in implementing monitoring practices and addressing performance concerns at a strategic level.
* **Strong Analytical & Communication Skills**: Ability to make critical decisions, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
* **Teamwork & Collaboration**: Proven track record of working collaboratively, meeting deadlines, and fostering a productive team environment.

#### Experience and Skill Set Requirements

#### Must Haves

* **Experience in Converting Monolithic to Cloud-Native Microservices**: Proven experience in transforming monolithic applications into microservices or cloud-native solutions, with a deep understanding of cloud-native architecture principles.
* **Development Expertise**: Extensive hands-on experience with Java development, including frameworks such as Angular, APIs, microservices, and integration with cloud platforms.
* **Cloud Experience**: Expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Azure, with practical experience in leveraging Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated deployments.
* **Hands-on Solutions Design and Development**: Demonstrated ability to design and implement cloud-native solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in large distributed environments.
* **System Interfaces & Integration**: Strong ability to monitor and understand complex system interactions at multiple abstraction levels, define limitations, and implement solutions that address system interface and integration requirements.
* **Leadership**: Proven leadership in the design and implementation of solution architectures, with experience in CRM platforms, databases, operating systems, and communication protocols.

#### Skill Set Requirements

#### Technical and Solution Design

* **Experience in Converting Monolithic to Cloud-Native Microservices**: Expertise in transforming monolithic applications into cloud-native microservices architecture.
* **Java Backend Development Expertise**: Extensive hands-on experience with Java development, including frameworks, APIs, and integration.
* **Cloud Experience (Azure DevOps)**: Proficiency with cloud technologies, including containerization, automated deployments, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
* **System Interfaces & Integration**: Strong understanding of system interactions, system limitations, and requirements for integrating components in distributed environments.
* **Hands-on Solutions Design and Development**: Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.
* **Middleware and API Gateway Expertise**: Experience working with middleware gateways and cloud-based APIs.
* **System Performance Optimization**: Ability to manage performance across cloud and hybrid environments.
* **Enterprise Architecture Deliverables**: Experience in developing architecture models, design documentation, and alignment with organizational objectives.
* **Experience with Object-Oriented Design**: Familiarity with object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
* **Methodologies and Tools**: Proficient in structured design and development methodologies, CASE tools, and metadata management.
* **Curam Solution Architecture**: Knowledge or experience with Curam architecture and case management system integration.
* **Emerging IT Trends Awareness**: Knowledge of the latest developments in cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and enterprise architecture.

#### Leadership

* **Architecture Leadership**: Proven leadership in designing and implementing solutions architectures, ensuring the solution's alignment with business and technical needs.
* **Project Leadership**: Experience in leading multitier cloud application design and deployment for large implementations, ensuring collaboration across teams.
* **Defining Reusable Components & Quality Metrics**: Ability to drive the definition of reusable components and set quality standards within the solution design.
* **Information Management Knowledge**: Leadership in applying information management principles and aligning solutions with governance practices.
* **Performance Considerations and Monitoring**: Leadership in implementing monitoring practices and addressing performance concerns at a strategic level.
* **Strong Analytical & Communication Skills**: Ability to make critical decisions, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
* **Teamwork & Collaboration**: Proven track record of working collaboratively, meeting deadlines, and fostering a productive team environment.

#### Experience and Skill Set Requirements: Must Haves: Experience in Converting Monolithic to Cloud-Native Microservices: Proven experience in transforming monolithic applications into microservices or cloud-native solutions, with a deep understanding of cloud-native architecture principles. Development Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Java development, including frameworks such as Angular, APIs, microservices, and integration with cloud platforms. Cloud Experience: Expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Azure, with practical experience in leveraging Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automated deployments. Hands-on Solutions Design and Development: Demonstrated ability to design and implement cloud-native solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in large distributed environments. System Interfaces & Integration: Strong ability to monitor and understand complex system interactions at multiple abstraction levels, define limitations, and implement solutions that address system interface and integration requirements. Leadership: Proven leadership in the design and implementation of solution architectures, with experience in CRM platforms, databases, operating systems, and communication protocols. Skill Set Requirements: Technical and Solution Design: Experience in Converting Monolithic to Cloud-Native Microservices: Expertise in transforming monolithic applications into cloud-native microservices architecture. Java Backend Development Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with Java development, including frameworks, APIs, and integration. Cloud Experience (Azure DevOps): Proficiency with cloud technologies, including containerization, automated deployments, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. System Interfaces & Integration: Strong understanding of system interactions, system limitations, and requirements for integrating components in distributed environments. Hands-on Solutions Design and Development: Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. Middleware and API Gateway Expertise: Experience working with middleware gateways and cloud-based APIs. System Performance Optimization: Ability to manage performance across cloud and hybrid environments. Enterprise Architecture Deliverables: Experience in developing architecture models, design documentation, and alignment with organizational objectives. Experience with Object-Oriented Design: Familiarity with object-oriented analysis and design techniques. Methodologies and Tools: Proficient in structured design and development methodologies, CASE tools, and metadata management. Curam Solution Architecture: Knowledge or experience with Curam architecture and case management system integration. Emerging IT Trends Awareness: Knowledge of the latest developments in cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and enterprise architecture. Leadership: Architecture Leadership: Proven leadership in designing and implementing solutions architectures, ensuring the solution's alignment with business and technical needs. Project Leadership: Experience in leading multitier cloud application design and deployment for large implementations, ensuring collaboration across teams. Defining Reusable Components & Quality Metrics: Ability to drive the definition of reusable components and set quality standards within the solution design. Information Management Knowledge: Leadership in applying information management principles and aligning solutions with governance practices. Performance Considerations and Monitoring: Leadership in implementing monitoring practices and addressing performance concerns at a strategic level. Strong Analytical & Communication Skills: Ability to make critical decisions, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders. Teamwork & Collaboration: Proven track record of working collaboratively, meeting deadlines, and fostering a productive team environment.