Cloud SME Architect

About Persistent

We are an AI-led platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate whats next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptors mindset commitment to client success and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation leadership and inclusion. We reported $1654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27500 global team members located in 18 countries have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

AboutPosition:

We are looking for an experienced Cloud SME Architect with 8 to 12 years of expertise in cloud architecture DevOps practices and cloud governance. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AWS or GCP cloud platforms cloud policy implementation infrastructure automation and enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives.

• Role: Cloud SME Architect
• Location: Hyderabad
• Experience: Between 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

WhatYoullDo:

• Design and implement enterprise-scale cloud architectures on AWS or GCP platforms.
• Lead cloud transformation and migration initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Define and enforce cloud governance cloud policy security and compliance frameworks.
• Develop secure scalable and maintainable cloud solutions for enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with architects product owners DevOps engineers and business stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation and cloud provisioning frameworks.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Conduct architecture reviews cloud assessments and production readiness evaluations.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance scalability security reliability and cost efficiency.
• Implement monitoring observability logging and operational excellence practices.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure deployment networking and security issues.
• Identify project risks dependencies and technical challenges and drive timely resolution.
• Create architecture documentation standards governance frameworks and operational runbooks.
• Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance across cloud and DevOps initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement automation and cloud modernization programs across the organization.

ExpertiseYoullBring:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Cloud Architecture Cloud Engineering DevOps or Platform Engineering.
• Strong hands-on expertise in AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Extensive experience designing and implementing secure cloud-native architectures.
• Strong knowledge of cloud governance cloud policy management and security best practices.
• Experience leading cloud migration modernization and transformation programs.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform CloudFormation or equivalent technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud networking identity and access management and cloud security controls.
• Experience implementing monitoring logging and observability solutions.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience supporting highly available scalable and resilient production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting performance optimization and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex requirements and design practical cloud solutions.
• Experience working within Agile and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong communication stakeholder management documentation and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to establish standards governance models and cloud best practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties flexible work hours and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life personal accident and Mediclaim hospitalization for self spouse two children and parents

Values-DrivenPeople-Centric&InclusiveWorkEnvironment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals including those with disabilities and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent - is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.