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KPMG US · 12 hours ago

Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect- Associate Director

KPMG is a leading firm providing audit, tax and advisory services, known for its supportive culture and commitment to individual development. They are seeking a Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect to design and implement scalable cloud architecture on Azure, focusing on high-performance generative AI microservices and collaborating with AI/ML engineers and product managers.

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Responsibilities

Own the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architecture on Azure tailored for hosting high-performance generative AI microservices
Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers and product managers to translate application requirements into robust, cost-effective infrastructure designs that support modern AI agent patterns
Champion architectural innovation and quality by evaluating and integrating new Azure services and MLOps practices to enhance performance and reliability
Drive strategic evolution of the cloud platform by architecting and optimizing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and KEDA configurations for advanced auto-scaling and LLM usage
Serve as a senior technical expert and mentor to the engineering team; establish best practices for infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and overall cloud governance
Design and implement a comprehensive monitoring and observability strategy to ensure high availability and verifiable performance that meets the demands of the global audit practice
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualification

Cloud architectureMicrosoft AzureAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Infrastructure-as-code (IaC)Azure DevOpsAzure certificationsAI/ML workloadsAgile methodologiesProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum eight years of recent experience in technical roles with a primary focus on cloud architecture, solution design, and infrastructure management in an enterprise environment
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure with hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), KEDA, Azure Service Bus, and Azure AI Search
Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles and tools; experienced in supporting infrastructure requirements for AI/ML workloads including RAG pipelines and LLM serving
Demonstrated experience with agile methodologies and SDLC tools such as Azure DevOps and Git; capable of building robust CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure provisioning
Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills; able to lead technical discussions and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions

Preferred

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Relevant Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly preferred

Benefits

Medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
Personal Time Off per fiscal year
Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off

Company

KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.

H1B Sponsorship

KPMG US has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lynne Doughtie
Former Chairman and CEO
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Paul Knopp
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