Principal Architect Cloud Transformation
Core
Lead end-to-end cloud transformation opportunities from strategy through solution design, estimation, pricing, technical governance, and transition to delivery for enterprise customers.
Role type
Principal Architect Cloud Transformation (Solution Responsible)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and commercially viable cloud solutions, migration roadmaps, and modernization strategies.
Domain
Cloud Architecture & Transformation (Public, Private, Hybrid, Multi-cloud)
Required skills
Enterprise cloud solution design (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture, Cloud migration & application modernization, Kubernetes & container platforms, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible), DevSecOps toolchains, Cloud networking, security, IAM, Zero Trust, API integration, event-driven architectures, microservices, Observability, FinOps, TCO/ROI modeling, Solution pricing & business case development.
Preferred skills
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect, TOGAF, FinOps Certified Practitioner.
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end cloud transformation solutioning for customer opportunities; Assess customer application portfolios, infrastructure, operating models, and business requirements; Define cloud transformation strategies, target architectures, and migration roadmaps; Design cloud solutions across public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments; Develop application modernization strategies using industry best practices; Design cloud landing zones, security architectures, networking, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions; Define container platforms, Kubernetes architectures, DevSecOps pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches; Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, scalability, and operational requirements; Develop TCO, ROI, pricing models, commercial assumptions, and solution estimates; Lead technical responses for RFPs, RFIs, and customer proposals; Present and defend solution architectures to customers and internal governance boards; Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, Finance, Security, Legal, and partner organizations; Support solution handover and transition into implementation and delivery.
Seniority
Principal, Strategy & Mentorship
