Cloud Architect - BPM / Appian

Description Responsibilities :

• Cloud-Native Design : Design and advise on cloud-native DR strategies and automation approaches for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.
• Assessment & Planning : Assess current cloud DR readiness and recommend provider-specific recovery plans (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Dependency Mapping : Identify and document interdependencies across cloud services, applications, and infrastructure layers.
• Automation & Orchestration : Define and guide automation frameworks for DR testing, orchestration, and failover processes.
• Technical Leadership : Provide architectural guidance for Appian platform deployments, including scalability, performance optimization, and security compliance.
• Workshops & Enablement : Conduct technical workshops, knowledge transfer sessions, and best practice reviews for cloud and Appian teams.
• Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams (cloud ops, development, and infrastructure) to align DR strategies with enterprise resilience objectives.
• Documentation : Create detailed architecture diagrams, DR runbooks, and technical design Skills & Qualifications :
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1015 years of total IT experience, with 5+ years in Appian architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in Appian BPM platform (Appian Cloud or self-managed).
• Strong experience designing high availability, backup, and disaster recovery solutions in AWS / Azure / GCP.
• Deep understanding of Appian architecture, Appian integration frameworks, and API-based connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines, DevOps, and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach

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