Infrastructure / Cloud Architect at Tezza Business Solutions Limited

Tezza Business Solutions Limited is a leading Software Quality Assurance and Testing multinational with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services provider. Our primary goal is to be the "go to" Quality Assurance & Software Testing company in East and West Africa while developing offshore resources to fill test automation positions (and other hard to find software testing capabilities) in the North America and European markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Infrastructure / Cloud Architect

Location: Lagos
Department: Information Technology

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Infrastructure/Cloud Architect to join our IT team.
• As an Infrastructure/Cloud Architect, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's cloud and infrastructure solutions.
• The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, a strong background in cloud technologies, and a proven ability to architect scalable and resilient infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to understand business requirements and technical goals.
• Design and implement scalable and secure cloud architectures for applications and services.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions for automated deployment and management.
• Assess and recommend cloud services based on application and business needs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce security measures for infrastructure.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for infrastructure scalability.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in cloud and infrastructure technologies.
• Participate in the planning and execution of infrastructure-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience as an Infrastructure/Cloud Architect.
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with serverless computing concepts and implementations.
• Proficient in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong understanding of networking principles and best practices.
• Experience in designing and implementing secure and compliant infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with multiple cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Previous experience in a lead or managerial role.
• Contribution to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of previous work.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.