Job Title : Cloud Architect
Experience Required : 8+ Years
Specialization : AWS, GCP, Azure | Cloud-Native Engineering | Infrastructure as Code | Outcome-Driven Architecture
Your Mission :
This isnt a check-the-box architect role. As a Cloud Architect, youll be the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for designing, building, and scaling robust, secure, and cost-effective cloud platforms. You'll partner closely with clients and internal teams to define strategy and implement modern cloud-native systems that drive real, measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities :
Architecting & Building Cloud Excellence :
- Design and lead the implementation of cloud-native architectures on AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Create cloud adoption roadmaps aligned with client business goals and engineering best practices
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud systems
- Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation-first principles
Client Engagement & Technical Leadership :
Act as the primary technical advisor for clients on cloud architecture and adoption strategiesLead workshops, discovery sessions, and solution presentations with stakeholders at all levelsMentor and coach cloud engineers; establish a culture of technical excellence and collaborationInnovation & Business Outcome Delivery :
Stay on the pulse of emerging cloud technologies; experiment and recommend future-ready solutionsContinuously refine architectures to improve performance, scalability, security, and ROIBuild cloud systems that aren't just technically soundbut business smartWhat Defines You The Builder's Mindset :
Problem-Solving First : You love tackling complex challenges and delivering elegant, pragmatic solutions."Always in Beta" : You are relentlessly curious and continuously iterate to drive improvement.Automation Advocate : You default to "code-first" and see cloud-native services as accelerators.Original Thinker : You question assumptions, push boundaries, and bring new ideas to the table.Lifelong Learner : You level up constantly in an ever-evolving cloud ecosystem.Functional & Leadership Skills :
Cloud Engineering Leadership : Designed and delivered high-impact cloud solutions at scale.Strategic Communication : Can explain complex cloud concepts to both engineers and CxOs.Influence & Collaboration : Inspire teams and clients to align around shared outcomes.Cross-functional Acumen : Align cloud strategy with product, sales, and delivery teams.Business Impact Focus : Architect with ROI and long-term value in mindnot just uptime.Tech Stack & Expertise :
Cloud Platforms : AWS | GCP | Azure (multi-cloud fluency preferred)Cloud-Native Services : Compute, storage, networking, containers, serverless, IAM, analyticsIaC & Automation : Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CI / CD toolsModern Architecture Patterns : Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, Serverless, API GatewaysSecurity & Compliance : Identity, access management, data protection, governanceMonitoring & Observability : Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, StackdriverYour Background :
8+ years in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or platform engineering roles5+ years in client-facing cloud architect or tech lead roles (preferred in Proven track record of building and shipping cloud-native solutions that created real business impactStrong experience with cloud modernization, DevOps culture, and enterprise cloud migrationExposure to regulated industries, SaaS platforms, and cross-functional delivery modelsNice to Have :
Certifications : AWS / GCP Professional Architect, Azure Solutions Architect ExpertFamiliarity with data engineering, AI / ML pipelines, or FinOps practicesExperience leading cloud transformations at enterprise scale.(ref : hirist.tech)