Job Title : Cloud Architect

Experience Required : 8+ Years

Specialization : AWS, GCP, Azure | Cloud-Native Engineering | Infrastructure as Code | Outcome-Driven Architecture

Your Mission :

This isnt a check-the-box architect role. As a Cloud Architect, youll be the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for designing, building, and scaling robust, secure, and cost-effective cloud platforms. You'll partner closely with clients and internal teams to define strategy and implement modern cloud-native systems that drive real, measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecting & Building Cloud Excellence :

- Design and lead the implementation of cloud-native architectures on AWS, GCP, and Azure

- Create cloud adoption roadmaps aligned with client business goals and engineering best practices

- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud systems

- Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation-first principles

Client Engagement & Technical Leadership :

- Act as the primary technical advisor for clients on cloud architecture and adoption strategies

- Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and solution presentations with stakeholders at all levels

- Mentor and coach cloud engineers; establish a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

Innovation & Business Outcome Delivery :

- Stay on the pulse of emerging cloud technologies; experiment and recommend future-ready solutions

- Continuously refine architectures to improve performance, scalability, security, and ROI

- Build cloud systems that aren't just technically soundbut business smart

What Defines You The Builder's Mindset :

- Problem-Solving First : You love tackling complex challenges and delivering elegant, pragmatic solutions.

- "Always in Beta" : You are relentlessly curious and continuously iterate to drive improvement.

- Automation Advocate : You default to "code-first" and see cloud-native services as accelerators.

- Original Thinker : You question assumptions, push boundaries, and bring new ideas to the table.

- Lifelong Learner : You level up constantly in an ever-evolving cloud ecosystem.

Functional & Leadership Skills :

- Cloud Engineering Leadership : Designed and delivered high-impact cloud solutions at scale.

- Strategic Communication : Can explain complex cloud concepts to both engineers and CxOs.

- Influence & Collaboration : Inspire teams and clients to align around shared outcomes.

- Cross-functional Acumen : Align cloud strategy with product, sales, and delivery teams.

- Business Impact Focus : Architect with ROI and long-term value in mindnot just uptime.

Tech Stack & Expertise :

- Cloud Platforms : AWS | GCP | Azure (multi-cloud fluency preferred)

- Cloud-Native Services : Compute, storage, networking, containers, serverless, IAM, analytics

- IaC & Automation : Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CI/CD tools

- Modern Architecture Patterns : Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, Serverless, API Gateways

- Security & Compliance : Identity, access management, data protection, governance

- Monitoring & Observability : Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Stackdriver

Your Background :

- 8+ years in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or platform engineering roles

- 5+ years in client-facing cloud architect or tech lead roles (preferred in consulting/agency)

- Proven track record of building and shipping cloud-native solutions that created real business impact

- Strong experience with cloud modernization, DevOps culture, and enterprise cloud migration

- Exposure to regulated industries, SaaS platforms, and cross-functional delivery models

Nice to Have :

- Certifications : AWS/GCP Professional Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert

- Familiarity with data engineering, AI/ML pipelines, or FinOps practices

- Experience leading cloud transformations at enterprise scale.