Cloud Architect/Cloud Tech Lead

Job Title: Cloud Architect/Cloud Tech Lead

Immediate Joiner preferred

Experience level: 9 to 12 years of experience

Candidate must have development background

Skills: AWS Cloud, Cloud Modernization, CI/CD pipeline, AI/ML Knowledge, Microservices, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, modern application principle.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Tech Lead/Cloud Architect to drive our Cloud Modernization initiatives. This role involves leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions in Microservices Architecture, Kubernetes, Serverless Computing, and AI/ML Integration, while leveraging cloud-agnostic and multi-cloud strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern application development principles.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse clients existing applications and infrastructure, design target state architecture using cloud patterns and best practices
• Design and implement modern cloud-based architectures using microservices, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies.
• Architect solutions that align with multi-cloud and cloud-agnostic strategies, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with data teams to integrate AI/ML models into applications and platforms.
• Drive CI/CD implementation for microservices and serverless architectures.
• Be the technology SME for the modernization/migration of applications/platforms in the customer ecosystem
• Ability to drive across the application life cycle by adopting modern engineering practices including DevSecOps, Automation testing, Application security and tools
• Responsible for the evaluation of technical risks and map out mitigation and placement strategies
• Develop and implement governance models to manage cloud resources across multi-cloud environments.
• Responsible for advising on cloud architecture solutions to effectively meet the strategic needs of the business.
• Work closely with sales team to guide and help in navigating the customer ecosystem to build strategies.
• Be the anchor to the practice teams to bring the industry best practices and enhance our offerings and solution eco systems
• Support the delivery teams with guided approaches, skill development and bridging the customer gaps
• Be up-to-date on current and new products and services with certifications and understand how to apply them to business needs

Required Skills:

• Development background is preferred.
• Extensive experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with a focus on multi-cloud strategies.
• Deep understanding of modern application patterns.
• Deep understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, API gateways, and service meshes.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, frameworks, and deployment strategies.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Architecture patters and strategies: Microservices, Orchestration, Choreography, Saga, Strangler Fig Pattern, 12 Factor App
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring & Logging: New Relic, Skywalking, ELK Stack, Grafana
• DevOps: Jenkins, Bamboo, CI/CD
• Good understanding of programming language: Java & Spring Boot: Java 17/11, REST/SOAP APIs
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, Teradata, MongoDB, Hadoop

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and guide teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in cloud computing, serverless technologies, AI/ML, and DevOps practices.
• Engage with Customer Architects and Developers, as well as Business Leaders, bringing software design and development expertise to the table. Understand their software architecture, and corresponding problems and guide them on architectural remediation