Cloud Solution Architect

About the Role We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect who can design scalable, secure, and high‑performance cloud solutions that support our product and business goals. You will work closely with engineering, product, data, and security teams to define architecture standards, modernize infrastructure, and guide the organisation toward a cloud‑native, automation‑driven future. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing engineering direction, and building systems that scale reliably. Key Responsibilities Design end‑to‑end cloud architectures across compute, storage, networking, security, and data platforms. Lead cloud solution design sessions, architecture reviews, and technical decision‑making. Build reference architectures, reusable frameworks, and best practices for engineering teams. Drive cloud modernization initiatives including microservices, containerization, DevOps, and automation. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Ensure cloud environments follow strong security, governance, and compliance standards. Optimize cloud cost, performance, and reliability through continuous monitoring and improvements. Provide technical leadership on cloud migrations, integrations, and platform scalability. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to strengthen our architecture roadmap. Mentor engineers and promote architectural excellence across teams. Core Competencies & Skills Technical Skills Strong expertise in at least one major cloud platform: Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Hands‑on experience with: Cloud networking, IAM, VPC/VNet design Serverless, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, Pulumi) Cloud security, encryption, identity, and governance Solid understanding of distributed systems, API design, and event‑driven architectures. Experience with data platforms: data lakes, ETL pipelines, streaming, or analytics tools. Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non‑technical teams. Strategic thinking with a hands‑on execution mindset. Comfortable working in fast‑moving, ambiguous, and high‑growth environments. Preferred Qualifications 7–12 years of experience in cloud engineering, architecture, or platform roles. Cloud certifications (Azure Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus. Experience in startup or scale‑up environments. Proven track record of leading architecture transformations or cloud migrations. Location & Work Model Hybrid work model with periodic onsite collaboration. Open to candidates willing to relocate based on business needs. Why Join Us Opportunity to shape the cloud architecture of a growing organisation. High ownership, autonomy, and influence on technical direction. Work with a collaborative, product‑driven, and engineering‑focused team. Build systems that directly impact scalability, performance, and customer experience.