Director Cloud Solution Architect

Location: Bengaluru

We are hiring for a tech client in Bangalore for Director Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native applications and solutions having 18+ Years of experience and 7 + Years of relevant experience in each - Gcp/Azure/Aws with a solid understanding of cloud infrastructure.

Job Designation - Director Solutions Architecture

Mandatory Skills - Gcp/Azure/Aws Solution Architect

Location - Bengaluru

Responsibilities

Cloud Application Architecture

- Architect, design, and deliver scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native applications using modern architectural patterns (microservices, serverless, event-driven, API-first, etc.).
- Lead application modernization initiatives, including migration, re-platforming, and refactoring of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define application blueprints, reusable components, and best practices for cloud development.
- Ensure application architectures meet business requirements for performance, security, reliability, and cost optimization.
- Champion Dev Ops, CI/CD, and automation practices for application delivery and lifecycle management.

Cloud Infrastructure Architecture

- Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions supporting application workloads, including networking, security, identity, and compliance.
- Govern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform (and optionally Terr grunt), ensuring modular, reusable, and auditable infrastructure deployments.
- Support cloud governance, cost optimization, and operational monitoring for application environments. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate and pilot emerging cloud services, tools, and architectural paradigms (e.g., AI/ML platforms, edge computing, serverless).
- Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and drive continuous improvement through feedback and retrospectives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on cloud application strategy and solution architecture.
- Mentor and develop architects and engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

- 18+ years of IT experience, with at least 7 years architecting and building cloud-native applications.
- Deep hands-on expertise in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Proven track record of leading large-scale application architecture and modernization programs on cloud.
- Mastery of Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, including modular design and multi-environment orchestration.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, identity, compliance).

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops tooling, and automation frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or cloud-native solutions).
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience in regulated industries (with strong compliance and security requirements).
- Familiarity with Fin Ops practices and cloud cost management tools.

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