Principal Architect

Job details
**Employment Type**:
Full-Time
**Location**:
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
**Job Category**:
Information Systems
**Job Number**:
WD30236124
**Job Description**:
**Job Title**: Principal Cloud Architect
**Department**: Global Hosting Team

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Architecting and Designing Cloud Solutions**:
Develop and implement cloud architecture solutions that meet the company's strategic goals and business requirements.
Create scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure.
**Governance and Compliance**:
Ensure that all cloud solutions adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Manage security and governance across cloud subscriptions.
**Collaboration and Leadership**:
Work closely with various departments, including IT, security, and development teams, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of cloud solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.
**Performance Optimization**:
Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of cloud systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and efficiency.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and implement best practices for cloud operations.
**Innovation and Continuous Improvement**:
Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends.
Drive innovation by exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve the company's cloud infrastructure.
**Cost Management**:
Manage cloud costs by implementing cost-effective solutions and optimizing resource utilization.
Work with finance teams to develop and manage cloud budgets.
**Stakeholder Engagement**:
Engage with key stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide cloud solutions that align with their needs.
Regularly communicate and report on the progress of cloud projects.
**Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity**:
Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the resilience of cloud systems in case of failures or disruptions.
**Required Skills and Qualifications**:
**Technical Expertise**:
Extensive experience in cloud architecture and design with strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Proficiency in cloud infrastructure components, including networking, storage, and security.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and configuration management.
**Certifications**:
**Relevant cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified**: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Additional certifications in security, networking, or DevOps are a plus.
**Experience**:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture or a related role.
Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale cloud solutions.
Experience in leading and mentoring technical teams.
**Soft Skills**:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
**Tools and Technologies**:
Proficiency in cloud management and monitoring tools.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Familiarity with security best practices and tools for cloud environments.
Knowledge of managing service principals and permissions in cloud environments, including Azure Active Directory and role-based access control (RBAC).
**Education**:
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
A master's degree is preferred but not required.