Technical Architect - Platform - Cloud Infrastructure

Location

• Remote (UK)

Job Overview

What you will do

• Serve as an Infrastructure Migration Specialist and Solution Architect, specializing in migrating workloads from on-premise data centers to the AWS cloud (Rehost and Replatform Migration).
• Spearhead Platform Engineering initiatives, focusing on large-scale Lift and Shift (REHOST) and REPLATFORM migrations targeting AWS EC2 instance-based architectures.
• Plan and execute migration tasks using AWS services (Migration Hub, MGN, SMS, DMS) and migration tools such as CloudEndure and Double-Take.
• Conduct portfolio assessment and use tools like AWS Migration Evaluator to analyze and define optimal migration strategies.
• Troubleshoot Windows or Linux OS and Database server issues during migration to ensure a seamless transition.
• Empower clients to maximize the benefits of cloud infrastructure

Basic Qualifications (BQ)

• Proficiency in Architecting, deploying and maintaining AWS Cloud based infrastructure services [VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, EC2, SQS, SSM, ASG, Cloudwatch, Cloudtrail, Boto3, Python, EKS, Shell Scripting, Automation, SNS, SQS, KMS, EKS, ECR, RDS. etc]
• Good Understanding of medium to large Enterprise architectures, Multi-Account AWS setup.
• Cloud Migration Expertise:
• Recent experience with and a strong understanding of various cloud migration strategies (the 7 Rs).
• Must have experience with at least one large-scale Lift and Shift (REHOST) migration and one large-scale REPLATFORM migration, targeting AWS EC2 instance-based architectures.
• Prior experience using migration tools such as CloudEndure and Double-Take, as well as AWS services.
• Proficient in utilizing AWS services for migration, including Migration Hub, AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), and AWS Server Migration Service (SMS).
• Familiarity with Database servers is a plus, along with proficiency in the Migration Service (SMS) and AWS Database Migration Service (DMS).
• Expertise in AWS services, including EC2, S3, auto-scaling, Landing Zone, and Control Tower
• Proficiency in using AWS Migration Evaluator and Portfolio Assessment tools to analyze migration strategies
• Well-versed in service-oriented architecture and cloud-based web services architecture, design patterns, and frameworks
• Good understanding of Windows or Linux OS. Experience with troubleshooting Linux/Windows OS issues while migrating. Good to have handled Database server migrations also.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-related services such as compute, storage, network, and messaging (e.g., SNS, SQS).
• Networking Skills:
• Proficiency in setting up and managing hybrid cloud networks, including VPN and AWS Direct Connect.
• Experience with configuring Application Load Balancers (ALB) for effective traffic management
• Automation and Deployment:
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automating migration tasks and processes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Strong understanding of IaC practices using tools like Terraform, CDK, and CloudFormation Templates.
• Experience in automating development and testing processes through CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, and Docker containers.
• Security and Compliance:
• Strong understanding of AWS security best practices, including setting up IAM roles and policies for secure access.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements relevant to data handling and migration processes.
• Configuration Management / Scripting and Programming:
• Hands-on experience with scripting and programming languages such as Bash, Python, Core Java, and Scala.
• Previous work experience on Configuration management and using tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, AWS SSM, etc.

Other Qualifications (OQ)

• Familiarity on-prem VMware ecosystem such as vSphere, vCenter, ESX, NSX.
• Familiarity with vMotion, VM Export/Import and integrating with AWS.
• Skills in monitoring cloud infrastructure and application performance using tools like Amazon CloudWatch.
• Experience in optimizing database queries and application performance following migration.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with relational SQL, NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Ability to build and manage container hosting platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS.
• Familiarity with systems management and automation tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible.
• Experience working in an Agile and DevOps environment.

What is in it for you