Chief Architect Cloud

Description:


Job Description:

Strategy & Design:

- Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with business goals.

- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

- Evaluate and select cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.) and third-party tools.

Solution Design:

- Architect tailored cloud solutions that leverage best practices and meet specific client requirements, utilizing platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Private Cloud, DC Solutions.

- Understand client requirements and prepare appropriate cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security).

Technical Presentations:

- Conduct workshops and presentations to demonstrate solution feasibility and value, fostering trust and engagement with stakeholders.

Proof of Concept (POC):

- Lead the design and implementation of POCs to validate proposed solutions, transitioning these into larger-scale engagements

Implementation & Management:

- Guide technical solution development in engagements related to Legacy modernization, migration of applications and infrastructure to hybrid cloud, Engineered cloud, etc.

- Ensure optimal performance of cloud systems through monitoring and troubleshooting

- Collaborate with IT security teams to maintain data privacy and compliance

Collaboration & Leadership:

- Work closely with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and business analysts to deliver solutions

- Provide technical guidance to teams on cloud best practices

- Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends

Qualifications:


Mandatory Skills

Experience:

- Minimum of 5 years in architecture or 10 years in engineering roles related to hybrid cloud solutions, 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.

Communication Skills:

- 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).

-Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are preferred; must obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

- Understanding of DevOps concepts.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

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