Cloud Solution Architect

Doha Tax Free1 months agoFull-time External
234.6k - 488.8k / yr
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design and deliver cutting-edge cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, data platforms, and enterprise integration , coupled with excellent client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills . This role requires balancing technical leadership with the ability to manage client expectations, translate business needs into technical solutions , and guide teams through successful delivery. What you will be doing: • Engage with clients to understand business objectives, requirements, and pain points, and translate them into scalable cloud solutions. • Design and architect solutions across Azure and GCP, covering infrastructure, data, networking, security, DevOps, and application modernization. • Develop cloud adoption roadmaps and reference architectures aligned with best practices (e.g., Well-Architected Framework). • Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives , including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformations. • Collaborate with delivery teams (engineers, developers, data specialists) to ensure solutions are implemented as designed. • Provide pre-sales support by preparing solution proposals, architecture diagrams, cost estimates, and technical presentations. • Advise clients on governance, compliance, cost optimization, and security within Azure and GCP environments. • Act as a trusted advisor , managing relationships with senior client stakeholders, resolving conflicts, and ensuring satisfaction. • Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers , fostering knowledge sharing and best practices. Must have experience: • Proven experience (8+ years) in solution architecture, with a focus on Azure and GCP ecosystems . • Strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS , containerization (Kubernetes, GKE/AKS), and serverless services. • Hands-on experience with data platforms (BigQuery, Synapse, Databricks, Fabric, SQL DW, etc.) and integration services (API management, messaging, ETL/ELT). • Solid understanding of security, compliance, identity, and access management in multi-cloud environments. • Experience designing highly available, scalable, and cost-optimized architectures . • Strong client-facing experience , including stakeholder management, requirements gathering, and solution workshops. • Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills. • Certifications : Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect (preferred). Nice to have: • Experience in multi-cloud strategy and interoperability between Azure, GCP, and/or AWS. • Exposure to Data Governance, AI/ML platforms, and analytics solutions . • Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) . • Background in consulting, pre-sales, or technical advisory roles .