Solution Architect (DevOps & Cloud) - Senior Consultant

• *Senior Consultant \| Solution Architect \| DevOps \& Cloud**

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### **Experience**

• *6–8 Years**### **Role**

• *Senior Consultant – Solution Architect (DevOps \& Cloud)**### **Job Summary**

We are looking for an experienced **Senior Consultant – Solution Architect** with 6–8 years of experience in **DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud and cloud\-native technologies**.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands\-on expertise in designing and implementing modern DevOps platforms and cloud\-native solutions across **AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Microsoft Azure**.

This role requires a combination of **solution architecture, technical consulting, hands\-on engineering, and client\-facing communication**. The candidate will work with engineering and architecture teams to design scalable, secure, highly available, and automated application platforms.### **Primary Responsibilities**

• Design and implement **DevOps and cloud\-native solutions** for enterprise applications.
• Define **end\-to\-end solution architecture** covering application deployment, CI/CD, Kubernetes, networking, security, observability and cloud infrastructure.
• Design and implement **Kubernetes\-based platforms** for production workloads.
• Develop and optimize **CI/CD pipelines** using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Implement **GitOps\-based deployment models** using Argo CD.
• Design containerized application platforms using **Docker and Kubernetes**.
• Implement and govern **code quality and security practices** using SonarQube/Sonar.
• Evaluate and implement **Service Mesh** solutions for microservices\-based architectures.
• Design cloud solutions across **AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Microsoft Azure**.
• Drive cloud and DevOps automation using infrastructure and configuration management practices.
• Perform architecture assessments, identify gaps, and recommend modernization approaches.
• Work with development, infrastructure, security and application teams to establish DevOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across **Kubernetes, CI/CD, containers and cloud environments**.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, solution proposals and implementation roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to DevOps and engineering teams.

### **Required Technical Skills**

#### **DevOps \& CI/CD**

• Strong understanding of **DevOps principles and practices**
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• Git\-based development and branching strategies
• Automated build, test and deployment processes
• SonarQube / Sonar for code quality and static analysis
• GitOps principles

#### **Kubernetes \& Containers**

• Strong hands\-on experience with **Kubernetes**
• Docker and containerization
• Kubernetes architecture and production deployments
• Kubernetes networking, storage and security
• Helm
• Kubernetes troubleshooting and production operations
• Argo CD / GitOps
• Service Mesh concepts and implementation

#### **Cloud**

Strong experience in one or more cloud platforms, with the ability to work across:* **Amazon Web Services (AWS)**

• **Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)**
• **Microsoft Azure**

Understanding of cloud architecture, networking, compute, storage, IAM/security, scalability, high availability and cost considerations is expected.### **Solution Architecture**

The candidate should be able to:* Understand business and technical requirements.

• Translate requirements into **end\-to\-end technical architecture**.
• Design scalable and highly available cloud\-native solutions.
• Evaluate technology choices and architectural trade\-offs.
• Define deployment and operational models.
• Design **DevOps and platform engineering architectures**.
• Create architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and engineering teams.
• Provide recommendations for modernization and cloud transformation.

### **Preferred Skills**

• Experience with **microservices architecture**
• Experience with **Service Mesh**
• Experience with cloud migration and modernization
• Experience working with enterprise customers
• Experience in architecture assessments and technical consulting
• Strong troubleshooting and problem\-solving skills
• Knowledge of security and DevSecOps practices
• Strong communication and presentation skills

### **What We Are Looking For**

• **6–8 years of overall IT experience**
• Strong hands\-on **DevOps and Kubernetes** experience
• Experience designing and implementing **CI/CD platforms**
• Strong understanding of **cloud architecture**
• Ability to work across **AWS, OCI and Azure**
• Strong solution\-design and architectural thinking
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Comfortable working directly with customers and senior stakeholders
• Ability to lead technical discussions while remaining hands\-on when required

### **Role Nature**

This is a **hands\-on Solution Architect / Senior Consultant role**.

The successful candidate will be expected to operate across three areas:**Architecture** **Consulting** **Engineering**

They should be capable of designing the solution, explaining the architectural decisions to stakeholders, and working with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation.