Job descriptionLocation: Relocation to Abu Dhabi (Relocation support provided)Salary: Competitive Salary - Tax-Free + BenefitsFull-time, Permanent positionMUST HAVE: Experience in AI/ ML projectsAbout Our Client:Our client is a market-leading Financial Services organisation that is building out its own innovation hub and developing groundbreaking products!They are based in Abu Dhabi and are working on the Middle East's most revolutionary projects in the financial space using AI/ML!They are looking for a Cloud Architect who has worked in the financial industry, specifically on AI projects who can design and manage cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring efficiency, security, and scalability aligned with business objectives.Key Responsibilities:Design and manage cloud-based infrastructure in Azure and multi cloud environments to ensure optimal efficiency, security, and scalability in line with business objectives.Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and align cloud solutions with organizational goals.Administer and optimize cloud platforms, focusing on cost efficiency, scalability, and performance.Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Pulumi, Terraform and CloudFormation.Establish security, compliance, and governance standards for cloud environments.Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations.Provide technical leadership to DevOps and development teams, ensuring effective integration with CI/CD pipelines and expertise with Azure DevOpsWork with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, enforce security best practices, and maintain regulatory compliance.Experience with Docker, KubernetesExperience with platform and infrastructure security (firewalls, load balancers)Qualifications:MUST HAVE: Experience in AI/ ML projectsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field7-10+ years of experience in cloud architecture or engineeringExpertise in designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructuresProficient in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid/multi-cloud environmentsSkilled in Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security, and complianceFamiliar with containerization, orchestration, and serverless computingExperience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for collaborating with stakeholdersIf you are interested in the above position, please apply below!