Job Description

The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions. The role ensures cloud architecture aligns with business objectives, supports digital transformation initiatives, and follows best practices in security, governance, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Strategy

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Define cloud strategy, roadmap, and governance framework.

• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native solutions and services.

Infrastructure Design & Implementation

• Architect Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

• Design networking solutions including VPC, VPN, load balancers, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and backup strategies.

Security & Compliance

• Implement cloud security best practices and governance policies.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, SOC2, GDPR, etc.).

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.

DevOps & Automation

• Design CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.

• Integrate cloud infrastructure with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

• Promote containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

Performance & Cost Optimization

• Monitor and optimize cloud performance and availability.

• Implement cost management strategies and cloud cost optimization practices.

• Conduct architecture reviews and recommend improvements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud/DevOps teams.

• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams.

• Participate in architectural review boards and strategic planning meetings.

Documentation & Governance

• Prepare architecture diagrams, design documents, and SOPs.

• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and best practices.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud governance processes.

Requirements
Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Professional Certification:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Google Professional Cloud Architect

• Kubernetes Certification (CKA/CKAD)

• TOGAF Certification - added advantage

Years of exp: 15-18 years of total IT experience with at least 6-8 years in Cloud Architecture.
Jobs Specific Skills:

• Strong expertise in AWS/Azure/GCP cloud platforms

• Experience in cloud migration and modernization projects

• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and infrastructure design

• Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and micro services architecture

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices

• Experience in performance tuning and cost optimization

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Skills Required