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Cloud Architect | $80/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles

full-remotemidcontractbackenddevops United States 3 days ago via LinkedIn
60,000 - 160,000 USD/annual

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Tags

Cloud ArchitectureAWSAzureGCPKubernetesPythonBashPowerShellCloud SecurityCI/CD

About the role

Role Overview

Cloud Architect (Contract) — Remote (10–40 hrs/week)

Responsibilities

  • Review and assess cloud infrastructure designs, recommending improvements and best practices
  • Create and refine architecture documentation for robust, scalable, and secure environments
  • Use Kubernetes expertise to improve container orchestration, deployment, and scaling strategies
  • Develop automation scripts to streamline cloud operations, integrations, and monitoring
  • Apply real-world cloud infrastructure scenarios to support AI-related understanding in this domain
  • Identify and resolve potential security or compliance risks in cloud environments

Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise designing and managing cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
  • Proficient scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and scalability concepts
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely

Contract & Compensation

  • Contract role with compensation listed as $30–$80/hour (posting also references $80/hr)
  • Remote; 10–40 hrs/week

About Crossing Hurdles

Crossing Hurdles is hiring for a contract Cloud Architect role focused on improving cloud infrastructure design and operational excellence. The engagement emphasizes scalable, secure architectures, automation, and container orchestration using Kubernetes across major cloud platforms.

Scraped 7/26/2026