Enterprise Architect Lead (Cloud)

Job Description

• Cloud Architecture Governance: Own, develop and govern the cloud architecture including defined service and solution reference for the SCBX group, ensuring adherence to approved design cloud landing zones and defined standards.

• Enterprise Solutions: Oversee the development and integration of enterprise solutions, including hybrid cloud, private cloud and data platform/lake integration.

• Standards and Best Practices: Establish and enforce architecture standards and best practices across the organization.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and operations, platform development, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of cloud solutions.

• Innovation: Drive innovation in cloud architecture and enterprise solutions to meet the evolving needs of the BFSI sector.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud environments for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.

• Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of architects and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Requirements

• Cloud Architecture: Expertise in multi-cloud design (scalability, security, resilience, cost-efficiency).

• Distributed Systems: Strong knowledge of cloud-native and microservices architectures.

• Full Project Lifecycle: From inception to operations.

• Project & Team Management: Skilled in planning, staffing, and leading teams with a results-driven mindset.

• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on with Azure, Huawei Cloud; deep knowledge of cloud ecosystems and CSP integrations.

• Enterprise Solutions: Proven experience aligning cloud services with enterprise needs, including DevOps integration.

• Agile: Strong experience in agile cloud development.

• Background: Worked in both consulting and product companies, including FAANG/hyperscaler environments.

• Education: STEM degree preferred; Master's/MBA/PhD a plus. Relevant experience valued over academics.