Cloud Architect

Location: Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore

Experience: 15–20 years

About the Opportunity

We are hiring on behalf of a global technology leader for an experienced Cloud Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade cloud solutions that enable large-scale digital transformation. You will collaborate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud architectures. This is a hands-on technical leadership role involving architectural strategy, troubleshooting complex challenges, and driving best practices in cloud adoption and migration.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Design and Architecture

• Design and implement robust, scalable solutions on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Develop cloud architecture strategies that align with enterprise business objectives.

Automation and Infrastructure

• Lead automation initiatives to improve efficiency and eliminate manual processes.
• Architect and oversee Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, PowerShell, and Bicep.
• Implement automation solutions to streamline cloud development and operations.

Programming and Development

• Write and review code for cloud-based applications and services.
• Partner with development teams to ensure architectural integrity.

Infrastructure Management

• Manage cloud infrastructure following IaC principles.
• Use Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.

Generative AI Integration

• Explore and integrate Generative AI solutions into cloud environments.
• Stay updated on AI and machine learning advancements.

Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

• Lead resolution of complex cloud-related incidents.
• Maintain troubleshooting protocols for cloud environments.

Security and Compliance

• Implement cloud security best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Application Modernization

• Assess legacy applications and develop modernization strategies.

Strategic Planning, Process, and Governance

• Apply Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or ITIL practices to cloud projects.
• Contribute to IT strategy and roadmap using well-defined frameworks.

DevOps and Architecture

• Automate software delivery, infrastructure changes, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Make architectural decisions around microservices, API gateways, scalability, and resilience in cloud-native designs.

Preferred Certifications(at least one required)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Kubernetes Certified Architect (CKA) (preferred)