Senior Cloud Architect

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud architecture solutions that meet business needs and align with industry best practices, focusing on microservices architecture.

• Lead the migration of existing applications to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and develop cloud strategies that support complex applications.

• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including design patterns, best practices, and technical specifications.

• Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to enhance application deployment and scalability.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) to streamline development and deployment processes.

• Write user stories in collaboration with the Product Owner and contribute to backlog grooming sessions to ensure requirements achieve the right level of Definition of Ready (DoR).

• Participate in planning, definition, and high-level design of solutions, exploring alternatives and establishing high-level solution intent.

• Define subsystems and their interfaces, allocate responsibilities, and communicate requirements for interactions within the solution context.

• Establish critical non-functional requirements (NFRs) for the solution and participate in the definition of others.

• Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of design decisions within an economic framework.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers in cloud technologies, architecture principles, and best practices.

• Collaborate with international teams to align technical roadmaps and system designs across different locations.

• Manage technical debt and ensure the continuous improvement of cloud solutions.

• Provide support for the development of internal competencies and resources for critical cloud skill sets.

• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A Bachelor’s/ Master's degree (B.tech/M.tech) or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION

• Minimum of 16 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.

• Proven experience in designing and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot for building cloud-native applications.

• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as React and Angular for developing user interfaces in cloud applications.

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.

• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).

• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to cloud development (e.g., Python, Java).

• Familiarity with data management and analytics tools, including data lakes and data warehouses.

• Experience with streaming technologies such as WebRTC and VNC for real-time communication and remote access solutions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering results in high-pressure environments.

• Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies.

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with cloud security frameworks and best practices, including identity and access management (IAM).

• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and cloud networking solutions (VPC, VPN).

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Experience with application integration/migration with both COTS and in-house applications through middleware SOA solutions.

• Experience with ALM tools (Git