Cloud Solution Architect (CX2)

Maruti Suzuki

  • Gurgaon, Haryana
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Cloud Architecture Design:
  • Lead the design and development of end-to-end cloud architectures for various applications and services, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies (e.g., compute, storage, networking, databases, serverless, containers) to meet specific project needs.
  • Develop detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation for cloud solutions.
  • Ensure designs adhere to best practices for security, reliability, performance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency (Well-Architected Framework principles).
  • Technical Leadership & Guidance:
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams on cloud native development, deployment, and operational best practices.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for cloud technologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends, new services, and emerging technologies.
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Collaborate closely with business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely.
  • Work with security teams to ensure cloud solutions meet security compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Implementation & Deployment Support:
  • Oversee the implementation of cloud architectures, providing technical oversight and troubleshooting support during development and deployment phases.
  • Define and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of cloud infrastructure and applications using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards.
  • Cost Optimization & Governance:
  • Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Develop and enforce cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Participate in capacity planning and forecasting for cloud resources.
  • Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
  • Provide expert-level support for complex cloud-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT with at least 5-7 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions on one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and database technologies in a cloud context.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
  • Technical Skills (Proficient in at least one major cloud platform and experienced in others):
  • AWS: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, SQS, SNS, ECS, EKS, CloudFormation, API Gateway.
  • Azure: Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, SQL Database, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, Azure AD, AKS, Azure Resource Manager.
  • GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, Cloud Deployment Manager.
  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
  • Databases: Relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
  • Operating Systems: Linux and Windows.
  • Certifications (Preferred):
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
  • Soft Skills:
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Maruti Suzuki