Cloud Solution Architect

FinOps Weekly; India; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

FinOps Weekly is seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or hybrid environments. You will lead cloud adoption, governance, and modernization initiatives while collaborating with engineering, DevOps, security, and business teams.

Requirements include 8+ years in IT with 5+ years in cloud design, hands-on cloud platform experience, and strong FinOps expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT with 5+ years in cloud architecture or solution design.
• Hands-on with at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud).
• Experience with multi-cloud, governance, security, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end scalable, secure cloud solutions aligned to business goals.
• Lead cloud migrations, modernization, and hybrid/multi-cloud implementations.
• Define cloud governance, IAM, and compliance controls (GDPR, SOC2, ISO).
• Automate provisioning with IaC and manage cost through FinOps practices.
• Mentor engineers and present architectural designs to stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud architecture

IaC Terraform

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Security & Compliance

FinOps

Python

PowerShell

Multi-cloud

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM/Bicep

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus / CloudWatch / Azure Monitor

Job description

# Cloud Solution ArchitectBengaluruFinOpsNot Specified18/05/2026Full-timeHybridFavoriteAccess Job## Job DescriptionRole: Cloud Architect Experience: 8+ Years Location: BNG (BUT NEED TO RELOCATE ANY WHERE IN INDIA) Job Title: Cloud Solution Architect About the Role / Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that drive our digital transformation initiatives. You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business requirements into robust cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or hybrid/multi-cloud environments. In this role, you will lead cloud adoption strategies, architect complex solutions, ensure compliance and security best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, DevOps, security, and business) to deliver high-impact projects. This is a key technical leadership position ideal for someone passionate about cloud-native technologies, modernization, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions that are scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, secure, and cost-optimized, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements. Lead cloud migration strategies, application modernization (including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting to microservices/serverless), and hybrid/multi-cloud implementations. Collaborate with clients/stakeholders to understand business needs, define solution roadmaps, and present architectural designs, trade-offs, and recommendations. Define and implement cloud governance, security controls, identity & access management (IAM), compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO, SOC2), and risk mitigation strategies. Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate provisioning, deployment, and operations (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep). Leverage containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS/GKE) and serverless architectures for modern application development. Optimize cloud costs through FinOps practices, monitoring, right-sizing, and performance tuning. Integrate emerging technologies such as AI/ML services, data analytics platforms, DevOps/CI-CD pipelines, and observability tools. Provide technical leadership, conduct architecture reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure adherence to best practices and enterprise standards. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and vendors; stay updated with industry trends and recommend innovations. Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 8+ years of overall IT experience, with 5+ years specifically in cloud architecture, solution design, or cloud engineering roles. Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud); multi-cloud experience is a big plus. Proven track record in designing and delivering large-scale cloud solutions, migrations, or digital transformation projects. Must-Have Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Deep expertise in cloud services (compute, storage, networking, databases, security, analytics). Proficiency in IaC (Terraform preferred), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.). Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, containers (Kubernetes), serverless, and microservices architectures. Experience with cloud security, compliance, monitoring (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus), and logging tools. Programming/scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Java, or similar) for automation. Understanding of data platforms, AI/ML integration, and cost management (FinOps). Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills — ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Stakeholder management and collaboration skills in agile/cross-functional environments. Leadership and mentoring capabilities. Certifications (Preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect Other relevant certifications: TOGAF, CCSP, CKP (Kubernetes), or FinOps Certified Practitioner. Preferred Experience Experience in industries like BFSI, retail, healthcare, or IT services (common in Bengaluru ecosystem). Hands-on work with hybrid cloud, edge computing, or AI-driven cloud solutions. Prior exposure to consulting or client-facing solution architecture roles. Location: Bengaluru (or Remote/Hybrid – specify as needed) Employment Type: Full-time / Permanen