Cloud Solution Architect

About the role

Exora AI is looking for a Cloud Solution Architect to expand its enterprise footprint. The role works closely with assigned opportunities or the Account Manager to give customers professional consultancy, design sound and competitive solutions, run Proof-of-Concepts and deliver hands-on support where needed. It is a full-time contract position based in Islamabad with overseas travel, and offers career progression.

Key responsibilities

• Qualify leads technically and give business insights on opportunities
• Design or integrate full-stack solutions covering security, data flow, DevOps and other areas
• Create cloud strategies and suggest best practices to optimise performance, security and cost
• Evaluate technical risks and map mitigation strategies
• Troubleshoot, modify and test solutions, and run Proof-of-Concepts or demos
• Write specifications, documentation, technical procedures and user guides
• Respond quickly to technical questions and clarify issues professionally
• Sell cloud services and solutions, articulating the value proposition to new and existing customers
• Work with the Business Development Manager / Account Manager on go-to-market strategy and meet quarterly sales goals through proposals and tenders
• Act as technical point of contact for customers and vendors and maintain good relationships

Required profile

• Minimum diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
• At least 3 years architecting enterprise- or government-level solutions on AWS or Azure, preferably in system integration
• Experience dealing with customers at all levels, including C-level
• AWS or Azure technical certification (e.g. AWS SA Professional, Azure SA Expert)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment, with strong communication and presentation skills

Required skills

• Familiarity with DevOps, migration, landing zones and cloud computing principles
• MS Office Suite, Lucidchart and other web presentation tools
• Willingness to learn new products, gain certifications and be trained

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the company's HR team with the subject line "JOB APPLICATION - CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT, PK".