Cloud Architect

job Title: Cloud Architect

Location: WFO Hyderabad

Job Type: [Full-time/Permanent]

Timing: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM IST (As per business needs flexible to extend support as needed)

Reports To: [Manager IT]

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure.
• Develop cloud architecture strategies and best practices aligned with business goals.
• Manage and optimize cloud-based applications, ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and security.
• Automate cloud deployment and management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• Implement security best practices, compliance, and governance frameworks in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application development.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development, operations, and security teams.
• Document cloud architectures, configurations, and operational procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, or similar role.

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in cloud platforms: AWS
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible.
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, GKE.
• Knowledge of serverless computing: AWS Lambda
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD,
• Strong understanding of cloud networking: VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, Firewalls, DNS, CDN.
• Expertise in security and compliance: IAM, encryption, SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001.
• Scripting and automation skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with database and storage services: SQL, NoSQL, S3, Blob Storage, BigQuery.
• Understanding of monitoring and logging: Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to fast-paced and evolving cloud technologies.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.