Head of Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps (Cloud Architect - AWS/GCP)

Role Overview: The Head of Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps as a Cloud Architect will provide technical leadership and expertise in AWS and GCP cloud services and will also manage a larger team.

Years of Experience: 14+ Years

Location: Pune

Key Responsibilities:
● Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures on AWS and GCP.
● Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the cloud architecture team.
● Develop and maintain architectural standards and best practices.
● Lead pre-sales efforts, generating intelligent outcomes for clients by whiteboarding their current infrastructure and proposing architectural solutions to migrate and enhance their infrastructure from on-premise to cloud environments.
● Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of cloud architectures.
● Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for improvements.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
● 14+ years of experience with at least 6+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Computing (AWS/GCP/Azure) and IT operations in a global enterprise environment.
● Extensive DevOps experience, with proficiency in containers, Docker, Kubernetes (or equivalent), and using these technologies for the architecture of multi-region, load-balanced, resilient microservices platforms.
● Strong Linux skills, with RedHat/Centos or Ubuntu/Debian preferred. Windows Server experience is a plus.
● Deep knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
● Experience with hardened operating systems, security concerns, bastions, and DMZs.
● A "do whatever it takes to deliver" mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
● Ability to architect solutions, conduct extensive research, and iteratively improve and re-architect as needed.
● Strong leadership and team management skills.
● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
● Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance cloud solutions.
● Ability to work in a dynamic, young environment with intercultural aspects.