AWS Cloud Solution Architect

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and modernization of enterprise cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud architecture, Azure services, Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud networking, and enterprise transformation initiatives. This role requires a combination of technical leadership, hands-on architecture experience, stakeholder management, and delivery excellence to build scalable, secure, and business-aligned cloud solutions.

• Role: AWS Cloud Solution Architect
• Location: Pune
• Experience: Between 12 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, highly available, and resilient cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Lead technical discovery workshops and architecture assessments for cloud transformation initiatives.
• Define target-state architectures, cloud adoption roadmaps, integration patterns, and engineering standards.
• Evaluate technology options and recommend cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions.
• Design and implement infrastructure automation solutions using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Guide engineering teams through cloud migrations, modernization initiatives, deployments, testing, and production readiness activities.
• Collaborate with product, security, infrastructure, data, and delivery teams to address dependencies, risks, and technical challenges.
• Define cloud networking strategies, connectivity models, and security architectures.
• Drive governance, compliance, reliability, observability, performance optimization, and cost management initiatives.
• Support CI/CD implementation and cloud automation best practices.
• Conduct architecture reviews, proof-of-concepts, and solution validation exercises.
• Establish cloud security controls and ensure alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Mentor development and cloud engineering teams to promote best practices, reusable patterns, and engineering excellence.
• Communicate complex technical solutions effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 12-15 years of overall IT experience with significant experience in cloud architecture and enterprise solution design.
• Strong expertise in Cloud Solution Architecture, Azure, Terraform, and Cloud Networking.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade cloud platforms with built-in security, scalability, availability, and maintainability.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, connectivity, security, and hybrid architecture patterns.
• Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and transformation programs.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures and implementation roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of cloud governance, compliance, security, and operational best practices.
• Experience leading architecture reviews, technical assessments, proof-of-concepts, and design governance activities.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, mentoring, and presentation skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and engineering quality initiatives.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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