JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Cloud Architect will design and optimize our Azure and Oracle Cloud (OCI) environments. This role focuses on bringing hands-on expertise to build resilient, cost-effective, and secure cloud systems. They should align with Delta Utilities’ modern philosophy of a SaaS-first, buy-over-build approach that prioritizes an efficient tool stack, and leverages generative AI to increase productivity and accelerate delivery.

** ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

• Design and implement Azure and OCI solutions for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Lead a FinOps practice focused on reporting, reservations, right-sizing, and resource optimization.
• Optimize remote connectivity for scalability, performance, and user experience.
• Build and execute a tagging and governance strategy for all cloud assets.
• Lead disaster recovery planning aligned with uptime targets.
• Maintain multi-year cloud roadmaps.
• Mentor team members and act as an escalation point for critical incidents.
• Manage vendor relationships with Microsoft, Oracle, and Accenture.
• Lead Architectural Readiness Reviews and publish updated standards.
• Conduct annual assessments of key solutions and maintain technical documentation.
• Use AI tools to streamline documentation and automation.
• Partner with cross-functional and vendor teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Simplify architecture and optimize network resiliency.
• Oversee Cloud Operations Teams including Azure, OCI, Windows, Linux, DB, and AD