Cloud Architect

We are looking for a Cloud Architect with 12 to 19 years of total work experience. As an Architect you will work on complex technology programs and lead the implementation of new business applications. You will work with all levels of client personnel from C*-level executives to individual engineers. Internally, a architect guides Grid Dynamics delivery team and ensures compliance of the implementation with the architecture. While spending most time at a client, the architect also participates in internal Grid Dynamics activities. These activities include trainings, knowledge sharing, technology pre-sales, creation of blueprints and case studies, and participation in outbound thought leadership activities, like writing blogs and attending conferences. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytics and requirements elicitation skills.

• Platform Development: Build a cutting-edge microservices platform using GraphQL Apollo, Azure, Cosmos DB, Redis, Java 17, and NodeJs
• Understand the business domain and business use cases.
• Investigate and analyze current systems functionality and non-functional requirements.
• Create long-term, service-oriented or microservices cloud-friendly architecture based on open source technology stacks.
• Plan phases of the client journey towards the final architecture state.
• Lead the engineering team through the implementation.
• Provide technical governance and sign off on engineering team deliverables.
• Pipeline Construction: Develop scalable, high-throughput, low-latency batch, NRT and real-time ingestion pipelines.
• Architecture Design: Apply and implement architecture design patterns.
• Caching Strategies: Expertly design and implement caching strategies.
• NoSQL Design: Create high-load NoSQL tables.

GraphQL Expertise: Must have experience in building the GraphQL ecosystem, not just participating in implementations.
API Management: Strong understanding of API management with authentication and authorization using Microsoft Entra ID, ForgeRock, and authentication federation. Prefer either Azure or AWS or GCP.

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.