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Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) Specialist
Full-time · 100% Remote · Contract (No Employer Paid Benefits) · Pay: $70 – $98 per hour
About The Company
FOP Cat LLC is a software consulting firm. We are a nimble crew of 10x developers. At devdev, every project is a partnership. Clients choose us because we combine reliability, transparency, and technical depth with a straightforward, results-driven approach. We believe in clear communication, delivering on our promises, and finding solutions that make a lasting impact.
About the Job
We are seeking a Cloud Architecture Specialist to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud environments on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. You will work closely with clients to assess requirements, architect multi-cloud or single-provider solutions, and ensure that cloud infrastructure supports long-term growth, reliability, and operational excellence.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design cloud architectures that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
- Lead cloud migration projects, including workload assessments and migration planning.
- Develop multi-cloud strategies, including redundancy and failover solutions.
- Implement cost optimization strategies without compromising system performance.
- Automate infrastructure deployment using IaC tools like Terraform or platform-native templates.
- Provide technical guidance, documentation, and knowledge transfer to client teams.
Required Skills
- Proven experience architecting solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, compute, and scaling strategies.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Cloud Deployment Manager).
- Experience with high-availability design, load balancing, and fault tolerance.
- Strong communication skills for client engagements and solution presentations.
- Ability to work autonomously in a remote-first environment.
Company Culture and Benefits
A Healthy, Flexible Work Environment
- Remote-First Culture – We operate 100% remotely, empowering you to work where you thrive.
- Work-Life Balance – We actively prevent overwork and encourage meaningful time off.
- Autonomy & Accountability – We trust our people to own their work while upholding our “Don’t F-word It Up for Everyone Else” (DFIUfEE) principle.
Career Growth & Learning
Professional Growth & Support
- Annual professional development stipend for courses, certifications, and conferences (Contractors not eligible).
- Dedicated budget for ergonomic and productivity-enhancing workspace equipment (Contractors not eligible).
Work Place Policy
1. Our Work Environment
We are a fully remote, globally connected team. We communicate primarily through chatops (Slack/Discord + integrated tools) and occasional video calls. Our culture is built on transparency, written communication, and asynchronous updates.
2. Competitive Pay & Benefits
Competitive Pay – We benchmark compensation against top market rates for your role and region.
Health Benefits – We provide comprehensive health coverage (varies by country of residence, Contractors not eligible).
Equipment Allowance – New hires receive a stipend to set up or upgrade their remote workspace (Contractors not eligible).
3. Autonomy & Trust
We hire people for their skills and judgment, not to micromanage them. You have full autonomy over your workday as long as:
- Commitments are met.
- Communication is clear and timely.
- Your actions align with our guiding principle (DFIUfEE).
4. Work-Life Balance
We believe great work comes from a balanced life. We set realistic project timelines, encourage breaks, and respect personal time zones.
5. Generous PTO Policy (Contractors not eligible)
- Paid Time Off – Minimum of 30 days PTO per year (including public holidays).
- No PTO Shaming – Taking time off is expected and supported.
- Flexible Scheduling – Plan your PTO in a way that doesn’t DFIUfEE for clients or teammates.
6. Communication Expectations
- Use chatops for all project-related updates so everyone stays in the loop.
- Document decisions in the shared workspace.
- When in doubt, over-communicate.
7. Performance & Accountability
We measure performance by impact, reliability, and collaboration—not hours logged. We encourage experimentation, but mistakes should be owned, learned from, and fixed quickly.
Closing
We’re here to build meaningful work together without unnecessary stress or bureaucracy. Respect the work, respect the team, respect yourself—and don’t f-word it up for everyone else.
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