Cloud Architect

at  Polar Squad

With 10 or more years of experience under your belt, you’re a seasoned professional ready to step into a senior or principal role. Working with Polar Squad, you become a trusted expert on client projects, collaborating closely with your teammates to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures that align with business objectives and industry standards. We value hands-on architects who are eager to work side-by-side with the team, writing code and solving challenges together.
At Polar Squad, we’re committed to your growth. We provide opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and skill development. Your ambitions are our ambitions, and we’ll support you in reaching your professional goals while making a meaningful impact on our clients and the industry.
Feeling ambitious? You can also contribute to company direction that impacts the entire crew and accelerates your career growth. You’ll sharpen and flex your skills and add value to the team, all whilst establishing yourself as a professional in cloud architecture.
We believe that a balanced life leads to better work and happier people. That’s why we encourage a healthy work-life balance and foster a vibrant team culture. From rock climbing and game nights to cooking classes and book clubs, there’s always something happening that brings us together as a team. These activities aren’t just about fun – they’re about building strong connections and creating a supportive community. Check out our Instagram to see more about life at Polar Squad and the amazing people who make our company special.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS

• Extensive experience with major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP), including in-depth knowledge of their services, best practices, and cost optimization strategies.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures that align with business objectives and industry standards.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, security principles, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO) in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CDK, or Azure Bicep, focusing on maintainable and modular code.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and—most importantly—knowledge of choosing between them.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing robust monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using cloud-native and third-party tools.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL) and data storage solutions in cloud environments.
• Ability to break down architecture into small iterations and evolve it over time as new customer needs emerge and clarify.
• Capability to create and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation.

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