Lead Architect

Orange Business; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 3,600,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Flexible work environment (hybrid)

Professional development programs

Career growth and mobility

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Orange Business is seeking a Lead Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will set the technical vision for the Cloud Avenue portfolio (IaaS, vCoD, GenAI) and lead the design and industrialization of next-generation cloud infrastructure offerings. You will mentor the team, enforce architectural standards, and bridge technical architecture with business goals.

You will oversee end-to-end platform design, including VMware technology, Cisco IP fabric, and multi-vendor hardware, while driving an

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in cloud/infrastructure architecture.
• Proven ability to define architecture strategy and governance.
• Experience evaluating and industrializing new cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define Architecture Strategy and Roadmap for Cloud Avenue.
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices for security, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead evaluation and industrialization of core cloud technologies (hardware, networking, virtualization, GenAI).
• Act as final design authority for complex cloud/hybrid infrastructure solutions for enterprise customers.
• Oversee end-to-end platform design including VMware, Cisco IP fabric, and multi-vendor hardware.
• Drive industrialization lifecycle for new cloud services with automation, billing, and monitoring integration.
• Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior architects and engineers.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between Architecture, Product Management, and Operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Technical Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools

VMware vSphere

NSX-T

Cisco IP Fabric

HP Hardware

Storage & Backup

Job description

Join us at Orange Business!

We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.

Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

About The Role

Lead Architect Role & Responsibility:

The Lead Cloud Infrastructure Architect will serve as the senior technical leader for the Cloud Avenue service portfolio (IaaS, vCoD, GenAI, etc.). This role is responsible for setting the technical vision, establishing architectural governance, and leading the design and industrialization of next-generation cloud infrastructure offerings.

The Lead Architect will mentor the team, act as the final authority on complex designs, and bridge technical architecture with strategic business goals.

About You

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture &

Define Architecture Strategy: Establish the long-term technical vision and architectural roadmap for the Cloud Avenue platform, ensuring alignment with Orange's business objectives.

Establish Governance: Develop and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across all cloud infrastructure projects to ensure security, compliance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Technology Evaluation:

Lead the evaluation, selection, and industrialization of new core cloud technologies (e.g., hardware, networking, virtualization, and emerging services like GenAI components)

Technical Solution Leadership

Complex Solution Design

Serve as the final design authority for the most complex, high-value cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions (IaaS, vCoD, etc.) for enterprise customers.

End-to-End Platform Design

Oversee the architecture and integration of foundational cloud components, including VMware technology (vSphere, NSX-T), Cisco IP fabric, and multi-vendor hardware (HP, Cisco, Storage, Backup).

Product Industrialization

Drive the end-to-end industrialization lifecycle for new cloud services, including defining technical specifications, creating service catalogs, and integrating automation, billing, and monitoring systems.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Technical Mentorship: Provide guidance, coaching, and technical direction to junior and mid-level architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical interface between the Architecture team and Product Management, Operations

You bring open mindedness, ability to handle pressure, leading with courage and empathy, assertiveness and communicate effectively.

What We Offer

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
• Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Only Your Skills Matter

Regardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neuroatypia, disability, veteran status or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: don't hesitate to tell us about your specific needs.