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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect - **Company:** Fortive's Essential Technology - **Location:** Canada, KY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $242,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Architectural Patterns, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Octopus Deploy, Windows PowerShell, Software Product Management, Redis, Azure Active Directory, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Monitoring, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), AWS ECS, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Terraform, New Relic (SaaS), Data Pipelines, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1795181/ ## About the Role * B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Required Experience * 8+ years in cloud infrastructure, CloudOps, DevOps, or SRE roles supporting highly available SaaS/production platforms * 5+ years hands-on AWS architecture experience; AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification preferred, * Proven expertise in Terraform module design, security policy-as-code, and CI-integrated infrastructure validation * Strong proficiency with containerization and orchestration: Kubernetes (EKS / AKS), AWS ECS, and Docker * Solid CI/CD pipeline experience with GitHub Actions; familiarity with Octopus Deploy or Jenkins * Scripting fluency in Bash, Python, and PowerShell for automation and operational tooling * Experience architecting for compliance-sensitive environments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR / PIPEDA) * Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting architecture decisions to leadership, senior engineers, and non-technical stakeholders Strongly Preferred Competencies: * Azure architecture experience (AKS, Azure Monitor, Azure AD, Azure SQL) * Hands-on experience with data platform infrastructure: Snowflake, Amazon RDS / Aurora, Redis * Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure: model serving, GPU instances, vector databases, LLM API integrations * Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost governance tooling * Experience in multi-tenant SaaS architecture patterns * Linux / Unix systems administration depth (OS hardening, networking, firewalls, load balancers) Other Requirements * Please note that this role requires a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Public Safety Verification. ## Description As our Senior Cloud Architect, you will be the technical authority for Intelex's public cloud evolution; designing resilient, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure that underpins both our core SaaS platform and emerging AI capabilities. You will work at the intersection of infrastructure, platform engineering, and product strategy, partnering closely with Engineering, InfoSec, and Data & AI teams to set standards and drive execution., * Cloud Strategy & Architecture + Define and own the cloud architecture vision, standards, and roadmap for Intelex's AWS-first (multi-cloud aware) infrastructure + Design highly available, secure, and scalable infrastructure encompassing networking, security controls, performance engineering, and cost optimization + Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services, emerging technologies, and architectural patterns aligned with product and business objectives + Lead assessment and execution of cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including legacy system re-platforming * AI & Data Platform Enablement + Architect cloud infrastructure to support Intelex's AI product portfolio; including scalable model serving, data pipelines, and LLM integrations + Collaborate with the Data & AI team to ensure Snowflake, S3-based data lake, and real-time streaming infrastructure are production-grade and cost-efficient + Establish infrastructure guardrails for responsible AI deployment including data residency, access controls, and audit logging * Engineering Collaboration & Standards + Partner with Engineering, CloudOps, SRE, and DevOps teams on roadmap planning and delivery execution + Define and enforce Infrastructure-as-Code standards using Terraform, with emphasis on reusable modules, security scanning, and CI-driven validation + Establish and maintain CI/CD pipeline standards (GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy) for infrastructure and application delivery + Champion developer experience by reducing infrastructure toil and enabling self-service provisioning within guardrails * Security, Governance & Compliance + Partner with InfoSec to implement cloud security best practices, enforce least-privilege access, and maintain compliance posture (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR) + Lead cloud security reviews and contribute to Intelex's AI security and governance framework + Represent Intelex in technical discussions with enterprise customers, partners, and auditors on cloud and infrastructure topics * Observability & Reliability + Define and implement observability standards across metrics, logs, and traces using New Relic, CloudWatch, and Azure Monitor + Drive SLO/SLA definition and reliability improvements across critical SaaS services + Lead major incident response coordination and contribute to blameless post-mortem culture ## Related Videos - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)