Infrastructure/Cloud Architect at TalentintheCloud

About the job

Unleash Your Architectural Genius in a Thriving Fintech Environment! Are you a visionary Infrastructure/Cloud Architect who craves excitement and innovation? We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Infrastructure/Cloud Architect to join an award-winning tier 1 lender in Kenya. With their relentless focus on SMEs and drive to revolutionize digital banking through cutting-edge solutions, our client is experiencing remarkable growth. Join them today on this exhilarating journey! A bit about the role: As a key player on our client’s team, youll be the mastermind behind their digital banks infrastructure and cloud environment. Your mission? To build secure, scalable, and robust systems that power their operations and comply with regulations. Collaborating closely with diverse teams, youll be the go-to expert for strategic infrastructure and cloud solutions.

Requirements

Your daily adventures include

• Chart the course: Develop and execute an infrastructure and cloud strategy that aligns with business objectives and growth plans
• Construct excellence: Design and maintain a high-performance, reliable infrastructure and cloud environment that fuels their digital banking services
• Collaborate for success: Work hand-in-hand with development teams to seamlessly integrate applications and services within our client’s infrastructure and cloud ecosystem
• Embrace innovation: Evaluate and embrace emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to optimize infrastructure efficiency and effectiveness
• Command reliability: Monitor performance, conduct capacity planning, and ensure optimal infrastructure utilization for a highly available system
• Secure our client’s future: Implement robust security measures to safeguard their data and infrastructure from potential threats
• Team synergy: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and provide architectural guidance for infrastructure and cloud projects
• Rule and regulate: Establish and enforce infrastructure and cloud-related policies, standards, and procedures to meet industry regulations
• Prepare for the unexpected: Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure operations remain resilient
• Lead the way: Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within their infrastructure and operations teams What it takes to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus
• Proven experience (minimum 7 years) as an Infrastructure/Cloud Architect or a similar role, preferably in the banking or financial services industry
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions (preferably AWS or Azure) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, and virtualization technologies
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and automation frameworks
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your skills in the world of digital banking! Apply now and let your creativity soar!