Lead Infrastructure Architect - IAC Terraform

Job Title : Lead / Architect : Mode : : 10+ yrs.

Job Type : Contract to hire

Notice Period : Immediate Description :

• 10+ years of experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.
• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and / or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proven ability to architect for scale, availability, and high-performance workloads.
• Deep knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and related tools (Helm, Kustomize).
• Solid understanding of CI / CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Experience with security, audit, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in technical leadership and mentoring.
• Experience with client relationship management and project :
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Kubernetes Certified Administrator, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Networking Certifications. Google Cloud Security Certifications etc.).
• Software development experience (e.g., Terraform, Python).
• Experience with machine learning :
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent Responsibilities :
• Architect and implement scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions across GCP and / or AWS.
• Lead the design and execution of Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform.
• Design and manage Kubernetes clusters, leveraging tools such as Helm and Kustomize.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of CI / CD pipelines and deployment automation strategies.
• Ensure cloud architecture adheres to best practices in security, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring team members and supporting knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with development teams, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to align infrastructure with business goals.
• Lead client engagements, assist in project planning, and manage technical relationships.
• Proactively identify infrastructure bottlenecks and suggest performance or scalability improvements.

(ref : hirist.tech)