JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Cloud Architects are responsible for designing, analyzing, and managing the applications, services, and infrastructure of a cloud-based system. They are required to have expert knowledge in cloud services, platforms, and business technology. A Cloud Architect is an IT professional who is responsible for overseeing a company’s cloud computing strategy. This includes cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring. Cloud Architects oversee application architecture and deployment in cloud environments, including public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud. One of their primary objectives is to guarantee that the cloud infrastructure aligns with the business needs concerning scalability, performance, security and cost efficiency. These technology professionals ensure that company data is properly migrated to secure cloud computing systems, versus physical storage systems on the premises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop cloud migration strategy that’s carefully integrated with the business objectives
• Design and coordinate the architecture of cloud-based applications and services
• Assess the requirements of a project or business, and recommend suitable cloud solutions
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to the cloud
• Ensure the security of cloud-based systems by implementing appropriate controls and measures
• Optimize the efficiency of cloud services by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with service providers
• Plan and implement data backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Create and maintain documentation of cloud architectures, operations, and workflows
• Provide guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud
• Maintain information accuracy and security while initiating bulk data transfers
• Create data transfer and storage standard operating procedures and policy documentation while adhering to industry standards and best practices
• The cloud architect should be able to communicate effectively with cloud providers and third parties that are involved in the program

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar platforms
• Understanding of network operations, software development, and information security
• Proficient in cloud ecosystems, APIs, and frameworks
• Experience with coding languages like Python, Java, or .NET
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good communication skills to be able to communicate complex technical concepts to team members and external vendors

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and other data tools
• Horizon toolset familiarity
• Change Management familiarity
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

SKILLS:

• Analytical Thinking
• Architecture
• Result Orientation
• Solution Design
• Technical Strategy Development
• Application Development
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• DevOps Practices
• Risk Management
• Agile Practices
• Automation
• Influence
• Solution Delivery Process
• Test Engineering

• Develop cloud migration strategy that’s carefully integrated with the business objectives
• Design and coordinate the architecture of cloud-based applications and services
• Assess the requirements of a project or business, and recommend suitable cloud solutions
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to the cloud
• Ensure the security of cloud-based systems by implementing appropriate controls and measures
• Optimize the efficiency of cloud services by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with service providers
• Plan and implement data backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Create and maintain documentation of cloud architectures, operations, and workflows
• Provide guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud
• Maintain information accuracy and security while initiating bulk data transfers
• Create data transfer and storage standard operating procedures and policy documentation while adhering to industry standards and best practices
• The cloud architect should be able to communicate effectively with cloud providers and third parties that are involved in the progra