Senior Cloud Architect - Automation

namename·Remote(United States)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As cloud adoption accelerates, demand for skilled architects grew 27% in 2025, with a focus on automation and security. Name stands out with its commitment to innovation, using AI-assisted tools to enhance code quality. To succeed in this role, candidates need strong technical skills, particularly in Terraform and Python, as well as experience in cloud networking and security. With the right expertise, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field. Before applying, consider your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive standardization in a multi-cloud environment.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Architect - Automation at Name, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing automated solutions for cloud-based database services across multi-cloud environments. This involves ensuring consistency, security, and operational excellence by leveraging infrastructure-as-code and best practices for cloud database automation. Your expertise will be crucial in driving standardization, enhancing scalability, and supporting business objectives through reliable and efficient cloud database platforms.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve architecting, automating, and optimizing cloud-based database platforms, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and security. You will work closely with the Data Platform Engineering team, specializing in cloud database platform automation across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires a strong understanding of cloud networking, security, IAM best practices, and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do

  • Architect and implement automated database solutions in Azure and GCP.
  • Deploy, configure, and integrate native database services (Azure SQL, Azure PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL) and MongoDB Atlas.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, adhering to best practices.
  • Build and maintain Python automation scripts for provisioning, integration, lifecycle management, and monitoring.
  • Apply GitOps principles to infrastructure and application deployment.
  • Utilize AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to enhance code quality and automation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
  • Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for data workloads, including automated testing and deployment validation.
  • Implement cloud cost optimization strategies and performance tuning.
  • Document architectures, automation workflows, and operational procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to data platform infrastructure and automation.

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture with a focus on database platforms (i.e., Azure SQL, Azure PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud SQL).
  • Advanced skills with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  • Proficiency in GitHub actions and minimum of 5 years of Python experience in scripting and integration.
  • Demonstrated experience with GitOps workflows and tools.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot.
  • Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, IAM best practices, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps methodologies.
  • Experience working in regulated environments and implementing security (i.e., CyberArk) and compliance controls.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  • Knowledge of MongoDB and NoSQL databases.
  • Certification in cloud computing (Azure or GCP) or related fields.

Benefits and Perks

  • Health benefits effective day 1.
  • Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, and jury duty pay.
  • Recognition pay.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Scholarships for eligible dependents.
  • Parental and caregiver leave.
  • Employee charity matching program.
  • Network Resource Groups (NRGs).
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Work-At-Home arrangements with necessary support.

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure your resume and cover letter highlight specific experience with Terraform, Python, and cloud database platforms.
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization in the interview.
  • Showcase your understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
  • Familiarize yourself with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot to demonstrate your adaptability to new technologies.
  • Prepare examples of how you have collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive standardization and improve cloud infrastructure efficiency.
  • Consider creating a personal project that demonstrates your automation skills using Terraform and Python to stand out as a candidate.
  • When discussing compensation, highlight your research on market standards for cloud architects and your expectations based on your experience.

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