Solution Architect - Cloud Technologies

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

- 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.

- 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.

Qualification & Experience :

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.

- Cloud Technology : 10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud technologies, with a focus on Azure, AWS, and OpenStack.

- Full-Stack : 10+ years of experience in designing and developing modern applications with multi-tenancy and microservices architecture including back-end, front-end (Web, Mobile), and integration with cloud-based platforms.

Must-Have Skills :

- Cloud Technology Experience

- Microsoft Azure and AWS Expertise : Proven experience designing and implementing solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service) and AWS core services like EC2, S3, and RDS for multi-cloud solutions.

- 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.

- Architect and implement AI-assisted solutions, including intelligent workflows, AI-powered developer tools, or generative AI integrations across frontend/backend/cloud systems.

- Integrate LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini) into applications for use cases like :

1. Code generation

2. Automated documentation

3. Natural language search/chatbots

4. Smart form assistants

Good-to-Have Skills :

- 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.