Director Cloud Solution Architect

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 DevOps, 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, DevOps 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 FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools.

If interested and the role aligns, please share your updated CV on

archana.thakur@gateway-search.com

Thank You!