Job Opportunity: Cloud Architect (Contract)
Client: Sonic Automotive
Contract Length: 12 Months (with potential extension)
Location: Charlotte (Fully Remote)
About the Role: Vivid Staffing is thrilled to collaborate with a local automotive client, a renowned leader in the automotive retail sector, to find an exceptional Cloud Architect. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative team and contribute significantly to a major cloud infrastructure transformation.
Position Overview: As a Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in Sonic Automotive’s cloud migration project, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal performance of their cloud-based services. This 12-month contract, with the potential for extension, offers the flexibility of working fully remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable cloud architectures tailored for large enterprise environments.
- Lead the migration of on-premises applications and data to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Develop and enforce cloud governance policies, ensuring security, compliance, and cost-efficiency.
- Optimize cloud resource allocation and performance through automation and monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
- Document cloud architecture designs and procedures for engineering teams.
Qualifications:
- 7-9 years of experience in cloud architecture and implementation for large enterprises.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Strong understanding of cloud security practices and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in cloud automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
- Excellent documentation and verbal communication skills.
Why This Role? The client is undertaking a pivotal cloud transformation project and needs a seasoned Cloud Architect to lead the charge. This role is perfect for an experienced cloud professional looking to drive significant impact in a leading automotive company.
Compensation:
- Competitive pay
- Payment options: W2 or C2C
