Cloud Solution Architect - Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

Job Description

1) Cloud Architecture Design:

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end cloud architectures for various applications and
services, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements.

• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies (e.g., compute, storage,
networking, databases, serverless, containers) to meet specific project needs.

• Develop detailed architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation for cloud
solutions.

• Ensure designs adhere to best practices for security, reliability, performance, cost optimization,
and operational efficiency (Well-Architected Framework principles).

2) Technical Leadership & Guidance:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams on cloud native
development, deployment, and operational best practices.

• Act as a subject matter expert for cloud technologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends,
new services, and emerging technologies.

• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and
improvement.

3) Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to
understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely.

• Work with security teams to ensure cloud solutions meet security compliance and regulatory
requirements.

4) Implementation & Deployment Support:

• Oversee the implementation of cloud architectures, providing technical oversight and
troubleshooting support during development and deployment phases.

• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of cloud infrastructure and
applications using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM
templates).

• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards.

5) Cost Optimization & Governance:

• Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and costs, identifying opportunities for
efficiency improvements.

• Develop and enforce cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices.

• Participate in capacity planning and forecasting for cloud resources.

6) Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:

Provide expert-level support for complex cloud-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.

Experience:

10-14 Years

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT with at least 5-7 years of hands-on experience in
designing and implementing cloud solutions on one or more major cloud platforms (AWS,
Azure, GCP).

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in an enterprise environment.

• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM
templates).

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.

• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and database technologies in
a cloud context.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Technical Skills (Proficient in at least one major cloud platform and experienced in others):

• AWS: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, SQS, SNS, ECS, EKS, CloudFormation, API Gateway.

• Azure: Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, SQL Database, Azure Functions, Virtual
Networks, Azure AD, AKS, Azure Resource Manager.

• GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, Cloud
Deployment Manager.

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python,
PowerShell, Bash) for automation.

• Databases: Relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB,
Cassandra, DynamoDB).

• Operating Systems: Linux and Windows.

• Certifications (Preferred):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical
concepts to diverse audiences.

• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow.