Work setup: 2 days onsite (non-consecutive)
Job Type: Contract
Experience Required:
9+ years in Cloud Architecture and Distributed Systems
Core Responsibilities:
* Design and implement large-scale distributed systems with a focus on resiliency, scalability, and observability.
* Define cloud-native strategies and architectures for enterprise applications.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
* Create technical design specifications, reference architectures, and reusable patterns.
* Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across teams.
* Lead and mentor teams in Agile delivery models and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Technical Skills (Must-Have):
* Databases: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, plus experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB, DocumentDB).
* Infrastructure as Code: Hands‑on experience with Terraform, GitLab CI/CD.
* Microservices & Containers: Deep knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration and containerized solutions.
* DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitLab, and integration with various CI/CD tools.
* Application Design: API‑first and event‑driven architectures and prior hands‑on experience with Kafka ecosystem.
* Observability & Monitoring: Familiarity with tools for logging, metrics, and tracing specially ELK and observe tools.
Soft Skills (Must-Have):
* Excellent written and verbal communication for simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
* Ability to articulate technical solutions to business leaders and influence decision‑making.
* Proven experience working with global, distributed teams in enterprise environments.
Additional Requirements:
* Knowledge of data modelling best practices and Agile methodologies.
* Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) for project tracking and documentation.
* Ability to own and drive projects end‑to‑end in an Agile environment.
Good to Have:
* Familiarity with ecosystem and platforms for faster onboarding.
* Understanding of financial services domain, especially credit cards.
* Knowledge of TOGAF principles and enterprise architecture frameworks.
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) preferred.
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