Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced
Cloud Engineer (Architect)
to lead the design and implementation of
scalable, secure, and resilient multi-cloud platforms
. This role is critical in driving enterprise cloud strategy, ensuring agility, innovation, and cost optimization across applications.
The ideal candidate will architect and optimize cloud solutions across
AWS, GCP, and multi-cloud environments
, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance and future-ready cloud ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architecture and engineering of
multi-cloud infrastructure solutions
Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-availability cloud systems
Evaluate cloud tools and platforms for enterprise adoption (POCs/assessments)
Translate cloud strategy into
execution frameworks, standards, and guidelines
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate cloud capabilities
Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and reliability
Drive improvements in existing cloud platforms and dependencies
Ensure adherence to
security, governance, and compliance frameworks
Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and manage vendor ecosystems
Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the team
Required Skills & Technologies
Programming
Java / Python / Go – 4+ years hands-on experience
Cloud Platforms
AWS or GCP – 4+ years of experience in architecture & implementation
Strong understanding of compute, storage, networking, and security layers
Infrastructure & Automation
Terraform (preferred), Ansible
Experience with infrastructure automation and IaC practices
Containerization & Orchestration
Docker
Kubernetes (2+ years experience)
Monitoring & Observability
Prometheus, ELK Stack, CloudWatch
Tools like Splunk, Dynatrace
Networking & Security
Cloud networking, traffic routing, firewalls, and security best practices
Preferred Skills
Cloud-native architecture design
API Gateway tools and integration
CNCF ecosystem tools
Additional IaC tools (CloudFormation, ARM templates)
CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments
Experience Requirements
10+ years of experience in
enterprise cloud architecture and implementation
Proven experience working with
AWS or GCP-based platforms
4+ years of software development experience (Java/Python/Go)
2+ years experience with
Terraform or similar IaC tools
2+ years of hands-on experience with
Docker and Kubernetes
Experience building
secure, scalable, multi-tenant cloud solutions
Exposure to
multi-cloud environments, CI/CD, and cloud-native deployments
Key Technical Areas
Cloud infrastructure design (compute, storage, networking)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Monitoring & observability frameworks
Cloud security and compliance standards
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Design and develop cloud infrastructure solutions
Conduct POCs and evaluations for new cloud technologies
Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments
Monitor system performance and ensure security compliance
Collaborate with stakeholders in Agile delivery environments
Develop documentation, standards, and best practices
Mentor team members and provide technical guidance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Certifications preferred:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
Preferred Qualifications
At the core of Software Engineering, every member of our team should be able to demonstrate the following technical, functional, leadership and business skills you'll use every day, including:
Agile Practices
Porting/Software Configuration
Programming Languages and Frameworks
Business Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Cloud Infrastructure Product Knowledge
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YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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