Cloud architect

Position Name : Cloud Architect

Position Title : Manager Cloud Engineering

Description :

A Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, managing, and overseeing the cloud computing strategy of an organization. They ensure that the cloud infrastructure aligns with the organization s business and technical requirements. The role involves a combination of technical and strategic responsibilities, making it vital for cloud-based environments. The person MUST be hands-on on ALL required technologies.

Keywords : Azure / AWS Solution Architect, End-to-End Designing (IaaS and PaaS), Cloud Migration and modernization (Re-platform), DevOps IaC (Terraform, Azure DevOps / CFT), Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher etc.), FinOps.

Experience : 15+ years of experience

Basic Questionnaire :

# Question Must Have Nice to Have

1 Minimum 5-6 years of experience as Cloud Architect X

2 Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture X

3 Thorough & hands-on Experience in Cloud IaaS and PaaS Services (AWS or Azure) X

4 Hands-on experience in designing cloud architecture HLD, LLD X

5 Thorough experience in Cloud Managed Services, Cloud Security and Networking aspects on Cloud X

6 Thorough experience in implementation of Infra DevOps (IaC, scripting), and automation X

7 Being part of the solutioning as per customer requirements X

9 Hands-on experience in Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher etc.) X

10 Hybrid Cloud experience X

Certifications :

1. AWS / Azure Administration certification is MUST.

2. AWS / Azure Solution Architect certification is MUST. (AZ-104, AZ-305)

3. AWS / Azure DevOps / Professional / Speciality Certification would be a plus.

Job Description : Primary Skills :

AWS / Azure Architecture, Solution Architecture and Design, Networking & Security, and Identity Management solutions, Infrastructure as a Code IaC (Terraform, Azure DevOps / CFT), ,Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher etc.), Performance Management.

Secondary Skills :

DevOps and CI / CD, Automation & Scripting, DR / Backup, Data & Storage, Containers & Orchestration, API management and Integration Services, AI (Optional)

Key Responsibilities :

Designing Cloud Solutions :

Develop cloud architecture solutions to meet business objectives.

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

Choose appropriate cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Cloud Strategy and Planning :

Define the cloud strategy and roadmap.

Identify risks, opportunities, and cloud migration strategies.

Guide teams through cloud adoption and transformation processes.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) :

Design and implement solutions utilizing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS based on requirements.

Manage integrations between on-premises systems and cloud services.

Security and Compliance :

Ensure that the cloud infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards.

Work with security teams to implement security best practices (e.g., encryption, IAM policies).

Collaboration :

Work closely with DevOps, security, networking, and application teams to ensure smooth deployments and operations.

Communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Cost Management :

Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to control costs.

Implement cloud cost management strategies and tools.

Cloud Governance :

Establish and enforce policies and governance frameworks for cloud usage.

Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track cloud performance and issues.

Stay Updated with Cloud Technologies :

Keep abreast of new cloud technologies, services, and tools.

Recommend new cloud technologies to improve the business environment.