We are seeking an experienced

Cloud Architect

to design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions across

Microsoft Azure and AWS . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud architecture, landing zones, migration and modernization, cloud infrastructure, security, networking, automation, and Infrastructure as Code. The Cloud Architect will be responsible for driving cloud transformation initiatives, developing enterprise-level reference architectures, and providing technical leadership across cloud, DevOps, Security, and Application teams. Key Requirements Strong hands-on experience with

Microsoft Azure and AWS

cloud platforms. Experience designing and implementing

scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions . Solid experience building and managing

cloud landing zones , including identity, governance, networking, and security. Proven experience leading

cloud migration and transformation initiatives , including application assessments, migration wave planning, modernization, and execution. Strong knowledge of developing

reference architectures, High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and cloud design patterns . Experience with cloud infrastructure services including

compute, storage, networking, load balancing, and monitoring . Hands-on experience with

PaaS services , including

AKS, EKS, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, and managed databases . Strong understanding of

cloud security, IAM, RBAC, encryption, security controls, and governance frameworks . Experience designing

hybrid cloud connectivity

using

VNet/VPC, VPN, Azure ExpressRoute, and AWS Direct Connect . Strong experience with

Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation , particularly

Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and CloudFormation .



Experience implementing and managing

CI/CD pipelines

for cloud infrastructure and application deployments. Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, infrastructure automation, and operational monitoring. Key Responsibilities Design and architect

secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions

across Azure and AWS. Build and manage enterprise

cloud landing zones , ensuring appropriate identity, governance, networking, security, and operational controls. Lead

cloud migration and modernization programs , including workload assessments, migration strategy, wave planning, execution, and optimization. Develop

reference architectures, HLDs, LLDs, architecture patterns, and technical design documentation . Design and optimize cloud infrastructure covering

compute, storage, networking, load balancing, and monitoring . Architect and implement

PaaS solutions

using services such as AKS/EKS, App Services, Functions/Lambda, and managed databases. Define and enforce

cloud security, IAM/RBAC, encryption, governance, and compliance frameworks . Design and implement

hybrid connectivity

between on-premises environments and Azure/AWS using VPN, ExpressRoute, and Direct Connect. Drive

Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and standardization

using Terraform, Bicep, ARM, and CloudFormation. Support and improve

CI/CD pipelines

for automated cloud infrastructure and application deployments. Work closely with

DevOps, Security, Application, and infrastructure teams

to ensure successful cloud adoption and implementation. Provide

technical leadership and architectural guidance

throughout cloud transformation initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve

cloud scalability, security, reliability, performance, and operational efficiency . Core Skills

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