AWS Cloud Architect

DigitalXNode; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalXNode in Bengaluru seeks an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to lead enterprise cloud initiatives and establish governance across multi-region AWS environments.

You will mentor teams, champion security-first design, and drive modernization, cost optimization, and resilient cloud platforms for mission‑critical operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional is required.
• Extensive experience in designing enterprise‑scale cloud architectures.
• Proven ability to lead architectural governance and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Define cloud architecture strategies, roadmaps, and governance for AWS environments.
• Lead cloud migrations, modernization programs, and adoption strategies.
• Design hybrid architectures integrating on‑premises with AWS.
• Build highly available, multi‑region cloud solutions with DR capabilities.
• Establish IaC, CI/CD, and deployment governance across teams.
• Collaborate with security to ensure PCI DSS and SOC 2 compliance.
• Mentor engineers and architects on cloud principles and best practices.
• Drive cost optimization and FinOps across cloud platforms.
• Develop reference designs, technical standards, and documentation.

Skills

AWS Cloud Architecture

Multi-Region Design

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security Compliance

FinOps

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Cost Optimization

Infrastructure as Code

Networking & Direct Connect

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS / IT / SE

Master’s Degree preferred

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Additional AWS/Sec/Networking certifications desirable

Equivalent practical cloud-architecture experience

Tools

Terraform

Terragrunt

Kubernetes

GitLab

CI/CD tooling

Job description

The AWS Cloud Architect role is designed for experienced cloud professionals who possess deep expertise in designing, implementing, and governing enterprise‑scale cloud infrastructure within highly regulated environments. This position focuses on developing secure, scalable, resilient, and cost‑effective cloud architectures that support business growth, digital transformation initiatives, and long‑term technology strategies.

Professionals in this role will lead cloud modernization programs, drive large‑scale migration initiatives, and establish architectural standards across multi‑region AWS environments. The position requires close collaboration with engineering teams, security specialists, operations teams, compliance stakeholders, and business leaders to ensure cloud solutions align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The role provides extensive exposure to cloud‑native architectures, hybrid infrastructure models, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes platforms, cloud security frameworks, disaster recovery planning, and enterprise governance practices. Candidates will play a key role in defining cloud strategies, mentoring engineering teams, improving operational excellence, and enabling secure cloud adoption across the organization.

This opportunity is ideal for technology leaders who are passionate about cloud transformation, enterprise architecture, infrastructure modernization, security‑first design principles, and building highly available platforms capable of supporting mission‑critical business operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define cloud architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and governance frameworks for enterprise AWS environments.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives, application modernization programs, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Design and govern hybrid cloud architectures integrating on‑premises infrastructure with AWS services.
• Build highly available, fault‑tolerant, and multi‑region cloud solutions with disaster recovery capabilities.
• Develop architecture standards for scalability, performance, security, and operational excellence.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Terragrunt, and automation frameworks.
• Establish CI/CD architecture standards and deployment governance across engineering teams.
• Design cloud‑native platforms leveraging containers, Kubernetes, microservices, and managed AWS services.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with PCI DSS, SOC 2, and industry regulatory requirements.
• Architect identity management, access control, encryption, and security monitoring solutions.
• Design networking architectures including Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway, Route 53, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, resilience testing, failover strategies, and business continuity initiatives.
• Drive cloud cost optimization, resource efficiency, and FinOps best practices.
• Establish architecture review processes and provide technical governance for strategic technology initiatives.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, reference designs, technical standards, and decision records.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to existing platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, security, and executive leadership teams on cloud transformation projects.
• Mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams on cloud architecture principles and best practices.
• Support container orchestration, platform engineering, and cloud‑native deployment strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement, automation, operational efficiency, and innovation across cloud environments.

Key Skills

• AWS Cloud Architecture, Cloud Strategy, and Enterprise Infrastructure Design
• Multi‑Region Architecture, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery Planning
• AWS Services including EC2, EKS, ECS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and S3
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and Terragrunt Development
• Kubernetes, Containerization, and Cloud‑Native Application Platforms
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture, On‑Premises Integration, and Cloud Migration
• AWS Networking, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and VPN Connectivity
• Identity & Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, and Encryption Technologies
• PCI DSS Compliance, SOC 2 Governance, and Regulatory Security Requirements
• CI/CD Architecture, GitLab Pipelines, and Deployment Automation
• AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and Multi‑Account Governance
• Database Migration, Application Modernization, and Microservices Architecture
• Route 53 Traffic Management, Failover Strategies, and Global Load Balancing
• Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, and Infrastructure Protection
• FinOps, Cost Optimization, and Cloud Resource Management
• GitOps, Argo CD, Argo Rollouts, and Platform Automation
• Observability, Monitoring, Logging, and Performance Management
• Technical Leadership, Architecture Governance, and Engineering Mentorship
• Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, and Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related technical discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification is required.
• Additional certifications in AWS Security, AWS Advanced Networking, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, or Enterprise Architecture are highly desirable.
• Equivalent practical experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise platform engineering will be strongly considered.