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# Cloud Platform Architect

- **Company:** NTT DATA, Inc.
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2943269512-2

## About the Role

* Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure)
 * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Cloud
 * Formation)
 * Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
 * CI/CD pipelines
 * Cloud security and compliance
 * Networking and VPC design
 * Monitoring and observability
 * Scripting (Python/Bash/Power
 * Shell)
 * Cost optimization and Fin
 * Ops
 * Solution design and documentation

## Description

NTT DATA seeks a Senior Cloud Platform Architect to lead the design of secure, scalable cloud solutions for global clients. You will define reference architectures, drive migrations to AWS/Azure, and implement automation using infrastructure as code. Partner with consulting and delivery teams on large digital transformation programs, ensuring performance, reliability, and cost optimization. You'll mentor engineers, evaluate emerging cloud services, and shape best practices in a collaborative, diverse, and innovation-driven environment focused on long-term client success and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

 * Design and architect secure, scalable cloud platforms on AWS/Azure for enterprise clients
 * Lead cloud migration, modernization, and automation initiatives using infrastructure as code
 * Define cloud reference architectures, standards, and best practices across projects
 * Collaborate with consulting, security, and application teams to align solutions with client goals
 * Perform cloud assessments, cost optimization, and performance tuning
 * Mentor engineers and architects, providing technical leadership and guidance
 * Ensure reliability, resilience, and compliance of cloud environments
 * Evaluate and introduce emerging cloud services and technologies


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