Cloud Architect

HCLTech; Dadri; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in India is seeking a Senior Multi-Cloud Architect – DevOps to lead cloud transformation initiatives across enterprise environments. You will architect scalable, secure cloud platforms and drive DevOps excellence.

You will design multi-cloud and hybrid architectures across Azure and Google Cloud, define standards, and steer CI/CD pipelines and automation using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Strong stakeholder communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Cloud Architecture.
• Hands-on Terraform, cloud networking, and cost optimization (FinOps).
• Proficient in designing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures (Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design and lead multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures across Azure and Google Cloud.
• Define cloud standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Drive application modernization, migrations, re-platforming, and cloud-native adoption.
• Ensure high availability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
• Architect and implement enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive adoption of DevOps, GitOps, DevSecOps, and SRE practices.
• Build and manage containerized platforms using Docker & Kubernetes (AKS/GKE/OpenShift).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automation frameworks.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevOps mindset

CI/CD design

Stakeholder management

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

GCP

Job description

Are you passionate about building scalable, secure, and cloud-native platforms across multiple cloud environments? We are looking for an experienced Senior Multi-Cloud Architect – DevOps to lead cloud transformation initiatives, architect modern platforms, and drive DevOps excellence across enterprise environments.

What You'll Do

• Design and lead multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures across Azure and Google Cloud.
• Define cloud standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Drive application modernization, migrations, re-platforming, and cloud-native adoption.
• Ensure high availability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
• Architect and implement enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive adoption of DevOps, GitOps, DevSecOps, and SRE practices.
• Build and manage containerized platforms using Docker & Kubernetes (AKS/GKE/OpenShift).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automation frameworks.

Security, Governance & Reliability

• Implement IAM, secrets management, encryption, and governance controls.
• Ensure resilience through robust DR, backup, and high-availability strategies.
• Mentor and guide cloud and DevOps engineers.
• Partner with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide strategic technical direction.
• Support solution design and customer discussions when required.

Required Skills

12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Cloud Architecture

Strong hands-on expertise in:

• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Cloud networking (VPC/VNet, VPNs, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls)
• FinOps and cloud cost optimization

Preferred Qualifications

GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certifications

Experience with:

• Microservices & API-driven architectures
• Serverless solutions
• Enterprise-scale / regulated environments

What We're Looking For

Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to influence architectural decisions and drive consensus

Passion for automation, innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement