Solution Architect- Cloud Infrastructure

Shell Infotech; India; Remote; INR 2,400,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell Infotech is seeking a Solutions Architect for Cloud & Infrastructure—remote with EST-aligned night shifts. You will lead solution design, LOE-based pricing, and ensure scalable, secure architectures across multi-cloud environments.

Collaborate with Practice Leaders, Finance, and Proposal Factory to validate rates, build reusable cost models, and guide both pre-sales and delivery transitions while maintaining strong client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Lead solution design for cloud and infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures including migration, NOC/SOC, and DR/BCP.
• Build LOE models and pricing estimates for cloud and infrastructure services (engineering, monitoring, support).
• Define role mix, effort by tower (Cloud, Network, Security), and service-level cost impacts.
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders, Finance, and Proposal Factory for RFP pricing.
• Develop reusable cost models, SLA-based effort templates, and TCO calculators.
• Ensure designs meet client security, compliance, and reliability requirements.

Skills

LOE pricing

Cloud cost drivers

Pre-sales

Cross-team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Cloud Professional Architect

CCNP/CCIE/CISSP/TOGAF

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Role: Solutions Architect Cloud & Infrastructure

Exp: 12 - 18 years,

Location – Remote

Shift timing - EST Time Zone, 7:30 pm to 4:30 am

Please find the requirements below:

Solutions Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure

Practice: Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Purpose:

Lead solution design and LOE-based pricing for infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, and managed operations. Ensures proposed solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and operationally executable.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures including migration, NOC/SOC, and DR/BCP.
• Build detailed LOE models and pricing estimates for cloud and infrastructure services (engineering, monitoring, support).
• Define role mix, effort by tower (Cloud, Network, Security), and service-level cost impacts.
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders, Finance, and Proposal Factory for RFP pricing.
• Develop reusable cost models, SLA-based effort templates, and TCO calculators.
• Ensure designs meet client security, compliance, and reliability requirements.

Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of cloud and infra operations cost drivers (compute, network, security).
• Experience in effort estimation and pricing for managed services.
• Proficiency in IaaS/PaaS (AWS, Azure, GCP) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, CNAPP, SOC/NOC operations, and observability tooling.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and presentation ability.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 12–18 years in IT infrastructure, cloud operations, or enterprise architecture, with at least 5 years in pre-sales or solution design.
• Proven experience in multi-cloud design, migrations, and managed services (IaaS, PaaS, Security).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications highly desirable:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Cloud Professional Architect

CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or TOGAF (for network/security architecture)

• Solid grasp of FinOps, automation (Terraform/Ansible), and Zero Trust frameworks.

Shared Competencies Across All SA Roles:

• Proficient in building and maintaining LOE estimation templates.
• Comfortable translating delivery assumptions into pricing-ready models for Finance and Sales.
• Partner closely with Proposal Factory for rate validation and margin alignment.
• Able to support both pre-sales and delivery transition activities seamlessly.
• Strong commercial acumen; ability to connect architecture to financial outcomes.
• Exceptional client-facing and presentation skills; confident in orals and technical workshops.
• Familiarity with proposal and SOW documentation standards.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or architects.