Cloud Solution Architect - OpenStack (7-10 yrs)

About the Job

The Cloud Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions for diverse business needs. This role emphasizes expertise in Microsoft Azure services while leveraging capabilities in AWS and OpenStack to deliver robust and scalable cloud solutions.

As a key technical consultant, the architect will ensure that solutions meet client objectives, integrate with existing infrastructure, and adhere to best practices in security and cost optimization. This position is based on-site in Bengaluru.

Role Description :

The Cloud Solutions Architect will :

- Collaborate with sales, Product and core engineering teams to understand client requirements and recommend tailored cloud solutions.

- Design and implement cloud architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure as the primary platform, with additional focus on AWS and OpenStack for hybrid or multi-cloud scenarios.

- Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems or private cloud environments.

- Conduct proofs of concept (POC) to validate solutions and address client-specific use cases.

- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, explaining the benefits of cloud services and ensuring alignment with their technical and business goals.

- Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to robust security standards and best practices.

- Monitor and optimize cloud deployments to enhance performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

- Assess customer needs and design solutions emphasizing Azure services.

- Provide expert guidance on cloud migration strategies, including hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

- Develop secure and scalable cloud architectures aligned with best practices.

- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure solutions align with business objectives.

- Stay updated on emerging trends in Azure, AWS, and OpenStack to provide cutting-edge solutions.

- Support compliance and governance by integrating industry standards into cloud solutions.

Must-Have Skills

Cloud Technology Experience

- Microsoft Azure Expertise: Proven experience designing and implementing solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service).

- Architecture Design: Proficiency in creating scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures.

- Cloud Security: In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.

- Cost Optimization: Expertise in designing cost-efficient cloud architectures.

- Migration Expertise: Hands-on experience with cloud migration and hybrid environments.

Good-to-Have Skills

- AWS Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS core services like EC2, S3, and RDS for multi-cloud solutions.

- OpenStack Experience: Understanding of OpenStack for private cloud deployment and hybrid integration.

- DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and related tools.

- Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with tools like Terraform or ARM templates.

- Compliance and Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO standards.

- Application Architecture: Mastery in modern application architectures such as multi-tenancy and microservices..

Qualifications :

Educational Background :

- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BE/BTech) or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cloud Technologies).

Experience :

- Cloud Technology: 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud technologies, with a focus on Azure, AWS, and OpenStack.

- Full-Stack : 8+ years of experience in designing and developing modern applications with multi-tenancy and microservices architecture including back-end, front-end, and integration with cloud-based platforms.