Cloud Architect

Job Description: Job Summary : · Lead end-to-end cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, design, and execution. · Develop and document AWS architecture solutions tailored to business and technical requirements. · Conduct cloud readiness assessments and application portfolio analysis. · Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Terraform etc.). · Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure successful migration and integration. · Define migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor) and oversee implementation. · Create and maintain architecture diagrams, documentation, and migration playbooks. · Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. · Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements. · Stay current with AWS innovations and best practices. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Migration Strategy & Execution · Develop and own the end-to-end migration strategy from on-premises to AWS, including wave planning, risk mitigation, and business continuity. · Lead discovery and assessment of the existing on-prem landscape, including infrastructure, applications, databases, and interdependencies. · Define migration approaches (rehost, replatform, refactor) based on workload characteristics and business priorities. AWS Architecture & Design · Design secure, scalable, and cost-optimized AWS architectures for enterprise workloads. · Implement AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies (SCPs), centralized networking (Transit Gateway, VPC sharing), and cross-account access models. · Architect solutions for compute, storage, networking, and databases, including Oracle on AWS (RDS, EC2-hosted, or Aurora). Migration Tools & Automation · Utilize AWS-native and third-party tools such as AWS Migration Hub, CloudEndure, Server Migration Service (SMS), and Database Migration Service (DMS). · Drive automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform. · Ensure robust monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms are in place post-migration. Governance, Security & Optimization · Establish cloud governance frameworks for identity and access management, cost control, and operational excellence. · Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements. · Continuously optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. --- Required Qualifications: · Experience: o 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in cloud architecture and large-scale migration projects. o Proven track record of migrating complex enterprise environments to AWS. · Technical Expertise: o Deep knowledge of AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda, Transit Gateway, etc. o Strong experience with Oracle databases and their migration to AWS. o Proficiency in Windows and Linux server environments. o Hands-on experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash). o Hands-on experience Terraform, Ansible. · Tools & Frameworks: o Familiarity with AWS Migration Hub, DMS, CloudEndure, SMS, and discovery tools. o Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines and DevOps Practices --- Preferred Certifications: · AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional · AWS Certified Database – Specialty · TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification (optional)--- Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes: · Strategic Vision: Ability to align technical solutions with long-term business goals. · Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with executives, technical teams, and vendors. · Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to resolving complex migration challenges. · Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior architects. · Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving priorities.