Cloud Architecture Engineer

To design, build, and optimise secure, high‑performance cloud networking architectures across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Alicloud) for new innovations. Act as a key enabler for new initiatives from early‑stage innovation projects to product launches by providing agile, scalable, and automation‑first network solutions.

Accountabilities:

• End‑to‑end cloud network architecture for both existing platforms and new innovation initiatives.
• Performance, availability, and security of cloud networking components (VPC, Transit Gateway, Load Balancers, CDN).
• Automation of cloud network provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code.
• Cost management and optimisation of cloud network data transfer, especially for experimental or variable‑workload initiatives.
• Technical advisory and rapid prototyping for cross‑functional innovation teams.
• Create the roadmap for AI initiatives by working with team for new initiatives to be deployed on multi hybrid cloud. 
• Manage the vendor engagements for evaluations of new solutions that to be deployed on multi cloud infrastructure. The solutions includes building Agentic AI framework, Cloud automation and observability, AI gateways, agent identity management ( nice to have experience and willingness to build solutions). 
• Manage the RFP/RFI, vendor registration, vendor onboarding , procurement and engage with procurement and legal team for any new solution requirements. 
• Upskill the team on cloud technologies. 
• Engage with regulators , and industry partners for building new partnerships as and when required. 

Responsibilities:

• Architect and deploy cloud networking solutions across AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Global Accelerator), Alicloud, Baremetal and GCP.
• Design hybrid connectivity between on‑prem data centres and cloud providers using VPN, Direct Connect, or ExpressRoute.
• Implement advanced networking patterns (hub‑spoke, mesh, micro‑segmentation) for multi‑account/multi‑subscription environments.
• Automate network provisioning with Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates; embed network security controls (Security Groups, NACLs) as code.
• Support new initiatives by:
  • Rapidly prototyping network architectures for proof‑of‑concepts (e.g., edge computing, 5G‑related workloads, AI/ML data pipelines).
  • Advising product teams on cloud networking constraints, costs, and best practices.
  • Building reusable, “batteries‑included” network modules that reduce time‑to‑network for innovation projects.
• Manage cloud load balancing (ALB/NLB, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager) and content delivery (CloudFront,  CDN).
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce Zero Trust network access, private endpoints, and service endpoints.
• Optimise cloud network costs by analysing data transfer patterns and right‑sizing network resources, with specific attention to short‑lived or burst‑type innovation workloads.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues (routing, latency, packet loss) using native tools (VPC Flow Logs, Azure Network Watcher) and third‑party solutions.
• Document network architectures, runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for critical cloud network incidents.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cloud engineering or cloud architecture with a strong networking focus.
• Proven experience supporting innovation projects, incubators, or rapid prototyping with cloud networking.
• Deep hands‑on experience with AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect), VMWare ESXi and Alicloud networking.
• Success in designing hybrid cloud connectivity for production workloads as well as temporary/test environments.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform advanced, CloudFormation).
• Strong scripting (Python, Bash) for network automation and monitoring.
• Relevant certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty CCNP/CCIE.
• CKA, CKS, CCSP ( optional and nice to have)
• Experience with cloud cost management tools (AWS Cost Explorer,Alicloud Cost Management) applied to variable workloads.