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Director Cloud Architect

Director Cloud Architect

Gateway SearchNadiād, Republic Of India, IN
1 day ago
Job description

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 :

  • 18+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 7 years in cloud architecture leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation programs across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • Deep expertise in cloud-native design, infrastructure modernization, and application migration strategies (rehost, re-platform, refactor).
  • Mastery of Terraform and Terragrunt for IaC, including modular design and multi-environment orchestration.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise networking, security, identity, and compliance in cloud environments.
  • Experience with CI / CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automation frameworks.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Advanced cloud certifications (e.G., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
  • Experience in regulated industries (with strong compliance and security requirements.
  • Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools.
  • MBA or PG or equivalent business leadership experience is a plus.
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