Cloud Architecture
Jobs tagged with Cloud Architecture are for senior PHP developers who design and oversee the infrastructure for modern web applications on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. This advanced discipline moves beyond just writing code to architecting the entire system for scalability, high availability, and cost-efficiency. A cloud architect ensures that the PHP application is deployed on a foundation that is secure, resilient, and capable of handling future growth.
Designing for the Cloud
The core responsibility of a PHP developer with cloud architecture skills is to make high-level design choices. This includes selecting the appropriate compute services (e.g., containers with Kubernetes vs. serverless with AWS Lambda), designing scalable database solutions (e.g., Amazon RDS), and implementing robust networking and security policies. They often use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to define and manage these environments programmatically.
Essential Skills and Competencies
This role requires a deep and broad skill set, including:
- Expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their core services.
- Strong understanding of containerization (
Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). - Knowledge of architectural patterns like microservices and event-driven systems.
- Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- A focus on security best practices and cost optimization.
