Role : Senior / Lead AWS Cloud Architect
Location : Madhapur, Hyderabad
Type : Full-time-Onsite
Experience : 8+ years (with deep experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and solution architecture)
Overview :
We are hiring a Senior / Lead AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage robust, secure, and scalable cloud architectures across our web, mobile, data, and backend systems. This role demands extensive experience with AWS services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps practices, application hosting, and cloud-native design principles. You’ll lead cloud strategy and implementation across infrastructure, networking, CI / CD, monitoring, and data platforms — with a focus on automation, security, and performance.
Key Responsibilities :
Architecture & Strategy
- Design and implement scalable, cost-efficient, and secure cloud architectures for web, mobile, and backend applications.
- Lead solution architecture for new projects including compute, storage, networking, and data services .
- Define and document architectural patterns and cloud best practices across the organization.
- Guide cloud modernization and migration efforts, including monolith-to-microservices transitions and cloud-native application design.
Infrastructure & DevOps Engineering
Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation .Set up and maintain CI / CD pipelines , containerized deployments (Docker), and orchestration (ECS, EKS, etc.).Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging using AWS CloudWatch , SonarQube , and other observability tools.Manage secret storage , configuration, and access controls using AWS Secrets Manager , Parameter Store, and IAM.Data & Storage Architecture
Architect and manage scalable data pipelines and storage solutions using S3 , Athena , Glue , DynamoDB , RDS , and Data Lake .Define data governance, retention, and lifecycle policies for structured and unstructured data.Optimize access, querying, and integration of datasets across cloud-native services.Security & Networking
Enforce secure access controls, VPC architecture , network segmentation , and firewall rules .Implement and monitor cloud security best practices , identity management (IAM roles and policies), encryption at rest / in transit, and compliance standards.Review and enforce application and infrastructure security, threat detection, and vulnerability management.Required Skills :
8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps roles, with at least 5 years on AWS .Deep hands-on experience with :Compute : EC2, Lambda, ECS / EKSStorage : S3, EFS, GlacierData : Athena, Glue, RDS, DynamoDB, RedshiftNetworking : VPC, Route 53, API Gateway, Load Balancers (ALB / NLB)Security : IAM, Secrets Manager, KMS, GuardDutyDevOps : CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, SonarQubeStrong understanding of web / mobile architecture , API hosting, application scaling, and mobile backend services.Proficient in Terraform , CloudFormation , or other infrastructure automation tools.Preferred Qualifications :
AWS certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect – Professional or DevOps Engineer .Familiarity with container platforms (Docker, ECS, EKS) and serverless services.Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-account enterprise architectures.Experience integrating with frontend and mobile engineering teams for full-stack deployment strategies.Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies.Soft Skills :
Strategic thinker with the ability to design and justify architectural decisions.Excellent documentation and communication skills for both technical and business audiences.Proactive collaborator who works well across engineering, product, and security teams.Ability to mentor junior DevOps and cloud engineers, promote cloud best practices, and lead cross-functional projects.