Senior Cloud Architect - Azure
ZainTECH
| Company | ZainTECH |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Kochi |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 14 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
The Senior Cloud Architect leads enterprise cloud architecture initiatives across Azure and multi-cloud environments, responsible for architecting, implementing, and governing scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions. This strategic role defines cloud architecture standards, drives platform modernization, and provides technical leadership to ensure operational excellence, business agility, and innovation. Responsibilities: Cloud Strategy & Architecture: Define and execute the Azure cloud architecture strategy, establishing architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments. Platform Engineering & Automation: Lead the design and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and cloud-native platform services using tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Solutions: Architect and implement hybrid and multi-cloud solutions integrating Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure, enabling workload portability, seamless connectivity, and optimized cloud operations. Security & Governance: Design and implement cloud security architectures including identity and access management, RBAC, network security, encryption, Zero-Trust principles, governance frameworks, and compliance controls aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and organizational standards. Containerization & Modern Applications: Lead containerization and orchestration initiatives using Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), container platforms, serverless architectures, and modern application design patterns. Operational Excellence & Optimization: Establish cloud operational frameworks including monitoring, logging, disaster recovery, backup, scalability, performance optimization, and FinOps-driven cost optimization strategies. Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor cloud engineers and platform teams, conduct architecture reviews, and collaborate with development, security, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and cloud best practices. Our Culture & Code of Conduct: At ZainTECH, we take pride in a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and uncompromising integrity. We are looking for individuals who share these values and are committed to customer-centricity and ethical excellence. All employees are expected to uphold our Code of Conduct, which serves as a guiding framework for responsible behavior across everything we do — from how we work with each other to how we engage with clients and partners globally. Requirements 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles, with at least 5 years focused specifically on Microsoft Azure platforms Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline Required certifications: Current and valid Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Current and valid Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) Current and valid AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) Deep technical expertise in Azure core services including compute, networking, storage, databases, security, monitoring, and DevOps services Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Azure and multi-cloud architectures supporting high availability, scalability, and operational excellence Strong hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Pulumi), CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud automation frameworks Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity solutions including Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Azure Arc, and multi-cloud networking Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, governance models, identity management, compliance frameworks, and Zero-Trust architectures Experience with