Description
The Cloud Solutions Architect – OCI & AWS is responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned cloud solutions across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms. The role serves as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers build and optimize multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. Working closely with sales, delivery, and customer teams, the architect conducts technical discovery sessions and develops cloud solution designs based on business requirements.
The position supports customers throughout their cloud transformation journey by providing technical guidance and architecture expertise. Additionally, the role contributes to solution standardization, technical enablement, and continuous improvement of cloud architecture capabilities across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Solution Architecture & Design
Design end-to-end cloud solutions across OCI and AWS, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Develop scalable and secure architectures covering Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Identity & security services, Backup and disaster recovery
Implement cloud-native and serverless solutions using OCI and AWS services
Customer Engagement & Technical Advisory
Conduct technical discovery sessions and requirement assessments
Act as a trusted advisor for cloud transformation and modernization initiatives
Lead architecture discussions, workshops, and technical presentations with stakeholders
Deliver solution demonstrations and technical walkthroughs
Proposal Development & Solution Positioning
Support development of technical proposals, RFP/RFI responses, Statements of Work (SOWs)
Ensure solutions are technically and commercially aligned with customer needs
Support Proof of Concept (PoC) and technical validation activities
Assist in positioning cloud solutions against competitors
Cloud Infrastructure & Modernization
Support enterprise cloud migration and modernization projects
Design solutions involving Containers & Kubernetes (EKS, OKE), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, OCI Resource Manager) , Serverless architectures , Hybrid cloud networking
Advise on cloud scalability, resilience, optimization, and operational best practices
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Collaborate with sales, presales, delivery, and technical teams on customer engagements
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Contribute to Reference architectures, Solution templates, Technical documentation and best practices
Support internal enablement and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in cloud architecture, presales, technical consulting, or cloud engineering roles
Proven experience delivering customer-facing cloud solutions and architecture engagements
Strong hands-on expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Good understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures, cloud networking, security, identity management, disaster recovery, and backup strategies
Experience with containers and Kubernetes platforms (EKS, OKE), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and serverless services such as AWS Lambda and OCI Functions
Knowledge of cloud migration, modernization frameworks, and enterprise cloud transformation projects
Strong networking knowledge including VPC/VCN design, VPN connectivity, Direct Connect/FastConnect, load balancing, and DNS
Relevant certifications such as OCI Architect Associate/Professional and AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional; AWS Advanced Networking or Security Specialty certifications are preferred
