Cloud Architect - IAC Terraform
- Rosemallow
- 8 - 10 years
- Chennai
- 23 days ago
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Cloud Architect to lead our cloud strategy and drive the adoption of cloud technologies across the organization.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure and applications, ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, security experts, and business stakeholders to define cloud architecture blueprints, establish best practices, and guide the migration and modernization of our existing systems.
As a thought leader in cloud computing, you will stay abreast of the latest industry trends and provide strategic recommendations to leverage cloud innovations for business advantage.
Responsibilities :
Define and develop the overall cloud strategy, architecture, and roadmap aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP (specify preferred platform if applicable).
Develop and maintain cloud architecture blueprints, standards, and best practices for infrastructure, application deployment, and data management.
Lead the migration of existing on-premise applications and infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance.
Design and implement cloud-native architectures for new applications, leveraging services like containers (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing (Lambda, Azure Functions), and managed databases.
Define and implement security policies and controls in the cloud environment, working closely with the security team to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Optimize cloud costs by implementing efficient resource utilization strategies, cost monitoring, and rightsizing of cloud services.
Design and implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure and applications.
Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to enhance our capabilities and drive innovation.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on cloud best practices, architecture patterns, and cloud service adoption.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and development teams to troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, processes, and procedures.
Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for cloud environments.
Stay informed about industry trends, emerging cloud technologies, and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to the development of cloud governance frameworks and ensure adherence across the organization.
Lead proof-of-concept projects and technical evaluations of new cloud services and solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Cloud Platforms: Deep understanding and hands-on experience (10-15 years) with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Architect-level certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect) are highly preferred.
Cloud Architecture Principles: Comprehensive knowledge of cloud architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices for scalability, reliability, security, and cost optimization.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Google Cloud Deployment Manager.
Networking: Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, DNS, and hybrid connectivity options.
Security: In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks.
DevOps Practices: Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure management.
Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS, GKE).
Serverless Computing: Understanding and experience with serverless computing models (Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Functions).
Database Technologies: Experience with various database technologies, including managed cloud database services (e.g., RDS, Azure SQL Database, Cloud SQL) and NoSQL databases.
Monitoring & Logging: Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Cloud Logging).
Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues.
Location: Delhi NCR,Bangalore,Chennai,Pune,Kolkata,Ahmedabad,Mumbai,Hyderabad
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Technical Architect
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: RosemallowLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Cloud GKE Cloud Functions IAM ECS Azure Functions DNS IAC Terraform Kubernetes
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