Job Description

Requisition Number: 99268

Cloud Architect



Location: Delhi NCR /Bangalore /Hyderabad / Chennai/ Pune/Mumbai/ Kolkata / Trivandrum (Hybrid Mode)

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally with operations in 25 countries across the globe.
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• #20 on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces(TM) list
• #14 on Forbes World's Best Employers in IT - 2023
• #23 on Forbes Best Employers for Women in IT- 2023
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally



Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions

About the role

• Be eager to learn and stay up to date on new and emerging cloud technologies
• Work as part of Insight and client teams, following Agile/Scrum approaches and ceremonies
• Communicate effectively and professionally with teammates, client personnel, and client stakeholders
• As a Cloud Architect
• Design, plan and implement public cloud solutions - Azure, AWS, and/or Google
• Lead and deliver projects that encompass systems architecture, proof-of-concept and deployment services
• Lead clients through Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected engagements
• Provide expertise to clients regarding enterprise networking, infrastructure, security and compliance topics both in the cloud and on-prem
• Provide expertise to clients regarding hybrid connectivity and multi-cloud
• Drive Cloud economics workshops and cost optimization techniques.
• Design highly complex event driven architectures.
• As an Automation Architect:
• Administer software development platforms end-to-end (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub), with responsibilities including:
• Managing user access and permissions with a focus on security best practices.
• Creating and maintaining teams, projects, repositories, and credentials, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Conducting thorough reviews of pull requests, enforcing code quality standards, and ensuring integration testing is part of the review process.
• Setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines, integrating development tools, and optimizing workflows.
• Implementing and managing branching strategies to facilitate efficient development processes.
• Collaborating effectively with development teams and other stakeholders to support development needs.
• Write and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deploy cloud solutions, leveraging reusable modules to minimize redundant code
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate a variety of processes, with responsibilities including:
• Writing and optimizing scripts in languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash, tailored to specific automation needs (e.g., infrastructure provisioning, deployment automation, system monitoring).
• Utilizing tools like Terraform, Ansible, AZ CLI, or cloud-native scripting solutions for more complex orchestration tasks.
• Ensuring scripts integrate seamlessly with existing systems and tools, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of operations.
• Adhering to best practices in scripting, including code modularity, readability, effective error handling, and version control.
• Documenting scripts thoroughly to ensure maintainability and ease of understanding for team collaboration.
• Write best-practice, multi-stage CI/CD pipelines to execute code quality & security scans, build application code, execute tests, and deploy applications to target environments
• Write excellent documentation, whether README.md files, code comments, architecture documents, knowledge base docs, or Wikis
• Provide subject-matter expertise and be a trusted advisor to clients, advising on best-fit technologies and best practices
• Demonstrate thought leadership by speaking on technology trends internally within the practice and/or externally in customer presentations.
• Help grow Insight's knowledge base and IP around Cloud Enablement and DevOps

What we're looking for

• Background and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud providers, or demonstration of ongoing learning
• 7+ years of experience in consulting services or similar roles focused on project-based work, and/or solution development.
• 3+ years of leading teammates or being part of large teams on projects

Technical Skills



• Expert understanding of cloud infrastructure, primarily Azure, secondarily AWS and/or GCP
• Expert with Cloud Adoption Frameworks and Well-Architected Frameworks; have solid experience delivering CAF and WAF engagements
• Experience with on-prem to cloud migrations
• Experience designing and deploying cloud architectures that include disaster recovery sites, as well as designing, implementing and executing failovers and failbacks
• In-depth experience in automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Configuration-as-Code (CaC) and management of cloud hosted resources
• Experience working in a DevOps and Agile culture
• Experience with DevOps and IaC tools such as Hashicorp Terraform, Azure Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible, Jenkins is preferred
• Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing is a preferred
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins and/or GitLab CI/CD
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, Go, and/or Ruby
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, and Puppet
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as knowledge in container architectures and deployment
• Background in application development, .Net, or other development frameworks is a plus
• Background in systems engineering, networking, and server infrastructure is helpful

Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. By being a part, you are positioned for swift advancement within our organization through a structured career path. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career .

What you can expect



We're legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:



• Freedom to work from another location--even an international destination--for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
• Medical Insurance
• Health Benefits
• Professional Development: Learning Platform and Certificate Reimbursement
• Shift Allowance



But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambitious journey starts here.

•Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.•

•When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.•



•At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don't feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you! •



Today's talent leads to tomorrow's success. Learn more about Insight:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight/



Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.



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