Cloud Platform Architect

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Job Description
Job Summary:
As a Cloud Platform Architect, you will work under the guidance of the Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design, enhance, and maintain our Azure-based platform architecture. You'll contribute to the platform's reliability, scalability, and security, and support a DevSecOps culture through strong collaboration, infrastructure-as-code practices, and continuous improvement of the tooling and automation landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of platform components within Azure, including AKS, network configurations, and supporting cloud-native services.
• Maintain and enhance Kubernetes infrastructure and GitOps tooling (e.g., Flux).
• Collaborate with DevOps, Site Reliability Engineers, and Cloud Operations teams to ensure seamless delivery and support of platform capabilities.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep or Terraform.
• Participate in architectural reviews and contribute to technical documentation and standards.
• Monitor platform performance and recommend optimizations for cost and reliability.
• Ensure that platform deployments align with security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for platform-related issues.

Skills And Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cloud engineering or architecture roles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services, especially AKS, networking, and security configurations.
• Familiarity with GitOps practices using tools like Flux or ArgoCD.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Bicep.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Basic familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

RIB may require all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

RIB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

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