Cloud Architect
Company Description
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. During its 175-year history, our organization has grown tremendously in both scale and capabilities. Deloitte currently has approximately 457,000 people in more than 150 countries and territories and serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Yet, our shared culture and mission—to make an impact that matters—remains unchanged.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with 3-5 years’ experience to join our organization. In this role, you will design, architect, and implement scalable cloud solutions across major hyperscaler platforms. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures while providing strategic consulting guidance to clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture Design: Design and architect enterprise-grade cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring scalability, security, and performance
Hyperscaler Integration: Lead integration efforts across multiple cloud platforms, managing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments
Custom Development Oversight: Guide and review custom development initiatives, ensuring alignment with cloud best practices and architectural standards
Systems Integration: Design and implement complex integrations between cloud services, on-premises systems, and third-party applications
Consulting & Advisory: Provide strategic consulting to clients on cloud adoption, migration strategies, and digital transformation initiatives
Solution Implementation: Collaborate with development teams to implement cloud solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and security protocols
Documentation & Governance: Create comprehensive architecture documentation, design patterns, and governance frameworks
Performance Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability
Stakeholder Engagement: Present technical solutions and recommendations to executive and technical stakeholders
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional certification
Acceptable certifications include: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Architect, or similar advanced cloud architecture credentials
Experience
3-5 years of professional experience as a Cloud Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar role
Demonstrated expertise in at least two major cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS)/Microsoft Azure/Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Custom Development Experience: 2+ years working with custom application development in cloud environments
Proficiency with modern programming languages (Java, Python, .NET, Node.js, Go, or similar)
Understanding of application design patterns and cloud-native development practices
Integration Architecture: 2+ years designing and implementing enterprise integrations
APIs and RESTful services
Microservices architecture
Message queues and event-driven architectures
ETL pipelines and data integration
iPaaS and integration platforms
Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms: Deep knowledge of:
AWS: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, API Gateway, ECS/EKS
Azure: Virtual Machines, App Services, SQL Database, Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, AKS
GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, GKE
Architecture Patterns: Expertise in:
Microservices and service-oriented architecture
Serverless computing
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Distributed systems and scalability patterns
Integration Technologies:
API management and API gateways
Message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS)
ETL and data integration tools
iPaaS solutions (MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar)
Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with at least two of: Terraform/CloudFormation/ARM templates/Ansible or similar tools
DevOps & CI/CD:
CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
Containerization and orchestration
Infrastructure automation
Monitoring and logging solutions
Professional Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ 5 years consulting experience, providing technical consulting or advisory services
Experience from FSI and/or public sector
Excellent communication and presentation abilities in Swedish and English
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Project management and stakeholder engagement experience
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Strategic thinking and business acumen