Educational Background
•	Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Candidates enrolled in a master's program may also be considered.
Technical Skills
•	Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and principles.
•	Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform.
Programming and Scripting
•	Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
•	Familiarity with scripting languages for automation tasks is a plus.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
•	Interest in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
Networking Fundamentals
•	Understanding of basic networking concepts.
Security Awareness
•	Awareness of cloud security principles and best practices.
•	Interest in learning about identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and data protection in cloud environments.
Problem-Solving Skills
•	Basic problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical issues.
•	Interest in resolving challenges related to cloud infrastructure and services.
Communication Skills
•	Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
•	Ability to document processes and procedures clearly.
Learning Orientation
•	Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies, tools, and methodologies related to cloud architecture.
•	Willingness to take initiative and contribute ideas to improve processes and solutions.
Team Collaboration
•	Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
•	Willingness to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to team projects.

Educational Background
•	A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications may be preferred.
Experience
•	Proven experience (usually 2-5 years or more) as a Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer, or similar role.
•	Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions.
Cloud Platforms
•	Expertise in at least one major cloud platform and proficiency in others is advantageous.
•	Deep understanding of cloud services such as compute, storage, databases, networking, security, and management services offered by cloud providers.
Architecture Design
•	Ability to design and architect cloud-based solutions that are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective.
•	Experience in designing cloud-native applications and migration strategies for on-premises applications to the cloud.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
•	Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
•	Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
Security and Compliance
•	Knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, data protection, and compliance frameworks.
•	Experience implementing security controls and monitoring cloud environments for security incidents.
DevOps and CI/CD
•	Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration, continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and automation.
Networking
•	Understanding of cloud networking principles, including virtual networks, VPNs, load balancing, and CDN.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
•	Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical requirements and propose appropriate cloud solutions.
Communication and Collaboration
•	Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
•	Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, operations, and business stakeholders.