Cloud Architect

Iris Software Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software Inc. seeks an experienced Cloud Architect to lead enterprise-scale cloud transformation across Azure and GCP. You will shape cloud strategy, governance, and migration roadmaps while driving security, cost optimization, and scalable cloud-native solutions.

The role demands deep technical leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide complex programs across multi-cloud environments. Strong expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD is essential.

Qualifications

• Azure Security Center / Defender expertise.
• Experience designing multi-cloud architectures and governance.
• Experience in cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native patterns, containers, and microservices.
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and cost-optimization practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures on Azure and GCP.
• Define cloud adoption strategies, architecture standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including rehosting and re-platforming.
• Architect solutions using containers, Kubernetes, microservices, serverless, and event-driven patterns.
• Establish cloud security controls aligned with enterprise requirements.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and automation tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and business teams to deliver solutions.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, resilience, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and development teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews and cloud readiness assessments.

Skills

Azure

GCP

Cloud architecture

IaC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

GCP Certifications: Professional Cloud Architect

GCP Certifications: Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer

Tools

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Kubernetes

Docker

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

API Management

Service Mesh

Job description

Experience: 15+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, architect, and drive enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining cloud strategy, architecture governance, migration roadmaps, security frameworks, and modern cloud-native solutions across multi-cloud environments.

The role requires deep technical expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead complex cloud transformation programs while ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures on Azure and GCP.
• Define cloud adoption strategies, architecture standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including rehosting, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformations.
• Architect solutions leveraging containers, Kubernetes, microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures.
• Establish cloud security controls aligned with enterprise security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform, ARM/Bicep templates, and other automation tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and development teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews, cloud readiness assessments, and technical due diligence.

Required Skills & Experience

• Azure Security Center / Defender

GCP Services

• Compute Engine
• Cloud Functions
• BigQuery
• VPC Networking
• IAM & Security Services
• Operations Suite (Monitoring & Logging)

DevOps & Automation

• Terraform
• GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Configuration Management
• Docker
• API Management
• Service Mesh Concepts

Security & Governance

• Cloud Security Architecture
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Zero Trust Principles
• Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• GCP Certifications:
• Professional Cloud Architect
• Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices.
• Experience working in BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, or large enterprise environments.
• Multi-Cloud Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Solution Design & Governance
• Technical Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of cloud transformation programs.
• Improved scalability, availability, and security of cloud platforms.
• Reduced infrastructure costs through optimization initiatives.
• Increased automation and deployment efficiency.
• Adoption of cloud best practices and architecture standards across the organization.