Cloud Lead

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

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