director cloud architect

Position Summary :

We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Director of Cloud Architecture to lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, and GCP. This strategic leadership role demands deep technical expertise, a strong architectural vision, and the ability to influence across business and technology domains. The ideal candidate will drive the modernization of infrastructure and applications through scalable, secure, and cost-optimized multi-cloud solutions, while fostering innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership & Vision :
• Define and champion the enterprise cloud strategy, aligning with business goals and digital transformation objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of multi-cloud architectures that support scalability, resilience, and agility.
• Enterprise Cloud Architecture :
• Architect and govern complex cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance.
• Establish architectural standards, reference models, and reusable patterns for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation :
• Oversee the development and governance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Terragrunt, enabling consistent, automated, and auditable deployments.
• Drive adoption of DevOps and GitOps practices across infrastructure and application teams.
• Cloud Governance & Optimization :
• Implement robust cloud governance frameworks covering security, compliance, identity, cost management, and operational monitoring.
• Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives through architectural design, tooling, and accountability models.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement :
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, business units, and technology teams on cloud strategy and innovation.
• Mentor and develop cloud architects and engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies :
• Evaluate and pilot emerging cloud services, tools, and architectural paradigms (e.g., serverless, edge computing, AI / ML platforms).
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and retrospectives.
• Documentation & Communication :
• Produce and maintain high-quality architectural documentation, migration playbooks, and executive-level presentations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :