Job Description
FutureForge Technologies is seeking a visionary Lead Cloud Architect to spearhead our enterprise-wide '2026 Initiative'. As we approach the next wave of technological evolution, our goal is to future-proof our infrastructure, integrate next-generation AI capabilities, and deprecate legacy systems before the 2026 deadline.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical trajectory of our organization, ensuring scalability, security, and unprecedented performance. If you are a forward-thinking technologist with a passion for strategic modernization and cutting-edge cloud solutions, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and build the foundation for the future.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the '2026 Initiative' to modernize and migrate legacy enterprise systems to a scalable, microservices-based cloud architecture.
- Design and implement robust, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate advanced AI and machine learning models into core business workflows.
- Develop comprehensive architectural roadmaps and technical documentation aligned with our 2026 strategic goals.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to ensure the organization remains at the absolute forefront of innovation.
- Establish governance policies for cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization.
- Mentor and upskill engineering teams on cloud-native best practices and modern software development methodologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in a Cloud Architecture or Lead Engineering role.
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale infrastructure migrations and enterprise modernization projects.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML integration, serverless computing, and event-driven architectures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and executive-level stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional).