Description : About the Role :
We are looking for a highly experienced Solution Architect specializing in Cloud Platforms to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based solutions.
You will work closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering to translate business requirements into robust architectural designs that leverage the best cloud technologies and practices.
If you are passionate about cloud innovation and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead cloud strategy and architecture at scale.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Translate business requirements into technical architectures that are scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-optimized.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure successful implementation and deployment of cloud solutions.
- Define and enforce architectural standards, governance, and best practices for cloud environments.
- Evaluate and recommend cloud services, third-party tools, and emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
- Lead technical discussions, workshops, and presentations with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Identify risks, provide mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
- Mentor engineers and architects to build cloud expertise across teams.
- Support pre-sales and customer engagement activities by providing technical guidance and solution proposals.
Requirements : Experience :
6+ years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or solution architecture.Proven track record designing and implementing cloud-native architectures and migrations.Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Technical Skills :
Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure services (compute, storage, networking, security).Expertise in containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).Experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and serverless computing.Understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and automation.Familiarity with security frameworks, identity and access management, and compliance standards.Soft Skills :
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage diverse stakeholders.Leadership and mentoring capabilities.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable(ref : hirist.tech)