Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Location: IN - Chennai

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:
 

• Design and implement end-to-end cloud architectures for enterprise applications and data platforms
• Define architecture patterns across compute, storage, networking, security, and integration layers
• Lead data migration and modernization initiatives from on premises to cloud environments
• Re-architect legacy systems and data pipelines into cloud-native, scalable solutions
• Design hybrid cloud architectures enabling seamless integration between on-premises and cloud
• Design and Develop accelerator capabilities, tools and processes as a differentiator to enable speed to market for  cloud modernization and migration engagements.
• Enable microservices-based, containerized, and API-first architectures
• Implement and guide adoption of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization objectives
• Conduct architecture reviews and enforce design standards and cloud best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural and performance issues
• Develop architecture documentation, including solution designs and technical specifications

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 12–18 years of experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, or platform engineering
• Experience working in a global delivery model
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale cloud transformation solutions
• Deep expertise in: Cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, security), Distributed systems and high-availability design, Microservices architecture and container platforms, CI/CD, DevOps, and automation frameworks
• Experience with data platforms and modern cloud data architectures
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work closely with engineering teams

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
• Familiarity with data migration and synchronization frameworks/tools
• Exposure to MLOps, DataOps, or advanced analytics environments
• Cloud certifications from leading providers (multi-cloud preferred)
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments
• Prior experience in a global consulting firm or IT services organizations

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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