Cloud & Infrastructure Architect

Experience: 10+ Years Job Location: India (Remote) No. of Positions: Multiple Qualification: Bachelor's Degree or Higher inComputer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field Work Timings: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM Functional Area: Cloud Architecture |Enterprise Solutions | Infrastructure Modernization | AI & Automation About the Role Weare seeking a highly experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to leadenterprise cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, applicationarchitecture, and AI-driven solution initiatives for global customers. Theideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), enterprise infrastructure architecture, application design, andcustomer-facing consulting engagements. This role requires the ability totranslate complex business challenges into scalable, secure, and innovativetechnology solutions while partnering closely with client stakeholders,engineering teams, and business leaders. The successfulcandidate will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, drivingarchitecture strategy, technical design, cloud adoption, modernizationinitiatives, and AI-enabled business solutions. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design - Design and implement enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure architectures across Azure and AWS environments. - Define architecture standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives. - Develop scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions. - Create architecture blueprints, technical designs, implementation plans, and governance frameworks. - Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to engineering and delivery teams. Customer Engagement & Consulting - Engage directly with enterprise customers to understand business goals, challenges, and technical requirements. - Lead solution discovery workshops, architecture assessment sessions, and technical discussions. - Act as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders and technology leadership teams. - Present technical recommendations, modernization strategies, and transformation roadmaps. - Support pre-sales activities, solution proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and client presentations. Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization - Lead cloud migration and modernization programs across Azure and AWS platforms. - Design hybrid cloud and multi-region architectures ensuring high availability and business continuity. - Define infrastructure strategies covering networking, compute, storage, security, identity management, and disaster recovery. - Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption and cloud automation initiatives. - Optimize cloud environments for scalability, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Application Architecture - Collaborate with engineering teams to design modern cloud-native applications. - Define architecture patterns including microservices, APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed applications. - Review application designs and ensure alignment with scalability, security, and maintainability standards. - Guide development teams on architecture best practices and modernization approaches. - Enable seamless integration across enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and cloud services. AI & Intelligent Automation - Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI and AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. - Design AI-enabled architectures supporting enterprise automation and decision intelligence. - Collaborate with engineering teams to implement AI and LLM-based use cases. - Develop proof-of-concepts and automation solutions using Python and modern AI frameworks. - Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that deliver business value. Leadership & Governance - Provide technical leadership across multiple strategic programs and initiatives. - Mentor architects, engineers, and tec