Cloud Architect

Job Description: Cloud Architect (Azure & GCP)
Cloud Architect - Azure & Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Location: Delhi/NCR
Experience: 15+ Years
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, architect, and drive enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining cloud strategy, architecture governance, migration roadmaps, security frameworks, and modern cloud-native solutions across multi-cloud environments.
The role requires deep technical expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead complex cloud transformation programs while ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures on Azure and GCP.
Define cloud adoption strategies, architecture standards, and governance frameworks.
Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including rehosting, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformations.
Architect solutions leveraging containers, Kubernetes, microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures.
Establish cloud security controls aligned with enterprise security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform, ARM/Bicep templates, and other automation tools.
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and development teams.
Conduct architecture reviews, cloud readiness assessments, and technical due diligence.
Required Skills & Experience
Cloud Platforms
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Azure Services
Azure Landing Zones
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Functions
Azure App Services
Azure Storage
Azure Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, Load Balancer, Application Gateway)
Azure Security Center / Defender
Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
GCP Services
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Compute Engine
Cloud Run
Cloud Functions
BigQuery
Cloud Storage
VPC Networking
IAM & Security Services
Operations Suite (Monitoring & Logging)
DevOps & Automation
Terraform
GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
Jenkins
CI/CD Pipeline Design
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Configuration Management
Containerization & Modern Architecture
Docker
Kubernetes (AKS/GKE)
Microservices Architecture
API Management
Event-Driven Architecture
Service Mesh Concepts
Security & Governance
Cloud Security Architecture
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Zero Trust Principles
Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Azure Certifications:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Azure Administrator Associate
GCP Certifications:
Professional Cloud Architect
Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices.
Experience working in BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, or large enterprise environments.
Key Competencies
Enterprise Architecture
Multi-Cloud Strategy
Stakeholder Management
Solution Design & Governance
Technical Leadership
Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Risk Management
Communication & Influencing Skills
Success Measures
Successful delivery of cloud transformation programs.
Improved scalability, availability, and security of cloud platforms.
Reduced infrastructure costs through optimization initiatives.
Increased automation and deployment efficiency.
Adoption of cloud best practices and architecture standards across the organization.

Work arrangement
Hybrid