Position Details: Hybrid Cloud Architect (Mainframe)

Strategy & Design: 

• Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Evaluate and select cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.) and third-party tools.

Solution Design:

• Architect tailored cloud solutions that leverage best practices and meet specific client requirements, utilizing platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Private Cloud, DC Solutions.
• Understand client requirements and prepare appropriate cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security).

Technical Presentations:

• Conduct workshops and presentations to demonstrate solution feasibility and value, fostering trust and engagement with stakeholders.

Proof of Concept (POC):

• Lead the design and implementation of POCs to validate proposed solutions, transitioning these into larger-scale engagements

Implementation & Management:

• Guide technical solution development in engagements related to Legacy modernization, migration of applications and infrastructure to hybrid cloud, Engineered cloud, etc.
• Ensure optimal performance of cloud systems through monitoring and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with IT security teams to maintain data privacy and compliance

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and business analysts to deliver solutions
• Provide technical guidance to teams on cloud best practices
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and trends

 

Mandatory Qualifications:  

• 13+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in architecture or 10 years in engineering roles related to hybrid cloud solutions, with a proven track record of successful client engagements.

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in two or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.)
• Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, Microservices, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.
• Communication Skills: 
• Excellent  communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.

Desired Skills

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