Cloud Platform Architect

Cloud Architect

Responsibilities Include:

• Cloud Design and Architecture: Design and implement robust, scalable solutions on Azure/AWS/GCP. Develop cloud architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Automation and Infrastructure: Drive automation initiatives across the organization to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes. Design and oversee the implementation of infrastructure-as-code solutions (Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep). Implement automation solutions to streamline cloud Development and operations.
• Programming and Development: Review/troubleshoot code for cloud-based applications and services. Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural integrity.
• Infrastructure Management: Design and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles. Utilize Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
• Generative AI Integration: Explore and implement Generative AI solutions in cloud environments. Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Lead efforts in resolving complex cloud-related issues. Develop and maintain troubleshooting protocols for cloud environments.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain cloud security best practices. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Application Modernization: Assess legacy applications and design application modernization strategies.
• Strategic Planning/Process and Governance: Experience with Agile development, Scrum/Safe/ITIL and application lifecycle management. Contribute to the overall IT strategy and roadmap by using well defined frameworks.
• DevOps and Architecture: Automating software delivery, infrastructure changes, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). Think of tools like DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes. Focuses on system design—choosing between microservices vs. monoliths, deciding on API gateways, security patterns, or even cloud-native designs with scalability and resilience in mind.

Experience:

• 13+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and solution design.
• Should have architected/executed application migration, modernization programs with a proven track record of successful client engagements.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in two or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.)
• Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, Microservices, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.
• Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of specific industry verticals (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing).
• Technical certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Understanding of DevOps concepts.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Cloud certifications (at least one of the following):
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Kubernetes Certified Architect (CKA) (preferred)