**Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** As a Cloud Technical Architect at NTT DATA, you will be a key player in designing and occasionally implementing cloud-based solutions that align with our clients' business and technical requirements. You'll partner with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You'll be seen as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring that our solutions meet clients' objectives and support their growth. On a day-to-day basis, you will design and architect cloud-based systems that guarantee high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability. From working with sales teams to providing pre-sales technical support, you'll ensure seamless integration of cloud environments with on-premises solutions. Your input will drive the optimization and security of our cloud infrastructure, crafting migration strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaboration is key to your role. You'll work with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and project managers, to align technical solutions with business goals. You will take charge of developing and maintaining our cloud governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring that best practices are followed. Your role will also involve handling client proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives, guiding these projects from conception to delivery with the necessary resources. You'll be the go-to expert on cloud technologies and architectures, from assessing existing systems to defining and enforcing security best practices. You will be instrumental in supporting sales teams by offering insights during the scope of work determinations, product pricing, and rFP/rFI responses. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in preparing technical design documents and supporting project implementations to ensure a smooth transition to the delivery team. **To thrive in this role, you need to have:** + A comprehensive understanding of cloud architecture patterns, including microservices, serverless computing, containers, and hybrid cloud deployments. + Proficiency with cloud infrastructure technologies such as virtual machines, storage solutions, networking, and load balancing. + In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks like GdPr, HIPAA, or PCI-dSS. + Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and frameworks such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure resource Manager, or Google Cloud deployment Manager. + Extensive experience with major cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. + Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud architectures for complex systems and applications. + Strong client engagement skills and technical consulting aptitude. + A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. **Workplace type** **:** Hybrid Working **About NTT DATA** NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.