Equitas Small Finance Bank - Cloud Architect/Senior Cloud Engineer - AWS & Azure Platform

About the Role : We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud architecture, microservices, DevOps, cloud security, infrastructure automation, and FinOps (Cloud Cost Optimization). The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions while driving cloud transformation initiatives across enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities : 1. Cloud Architecture & Engineering : - Design and implement scalable, highly available cloud solutions on AWS and Azure. - Develop cloud-native architectures using microservices and containerized applications. - Define cloud migration strategies and modernization roadmaps. - Review existing infrastructure and recommend cloud optimization initiatives. - Ensure cloud solutions meet business continuity and disaster recovery requirements. 2. DevOps & Automation : - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines. - Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Implement automated deployment and monitoring solutions. - Drive DevOps best practices across development and operations teams. 3. Cloud Security & Governance : - Implement cloud security controls and governance frameworks. - Configure IAM policies, role-based access controls, and security monitoring. - Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards. - Conduct cloud security assessments and vulnerability remediation. 4. FinOps & Cost Optimization : - Monitor cloud spending across AWS and Azure environments. - Implement cost governance and optimization strategies. - Analyze cloud resource utilization and recommend savings opportunities. - Create dashboards and reports for cloud cost visibility. - Work closely with business teams to align cloud consumption with budgets. 5. Monitoring & Operations : - Implement cloud monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions. - Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application issues. - Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. - Support production environments and critical incidents. Required Technical Skills : 1. Cloud Platforms : - AWS : EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, Route 53, Auto Scaling. - Microsoft Azure : Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Virtual Network, Azure Monitor, Azure Active Directory, Azure DevOps. 2. Microservices & Containerization : - Microservices Architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, API Design & Development, Service Mesh Concepts. 3. DevOps Tools : - Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Git, Maven, SonarQube, Nexus/Artifactory. 4. Infrastructure as Code : - Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM Templates. 5. Security : - IAM & RBAC, Secrets Management, Security Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security Best Practices. 6. FinOps : - Cost Allocation & Tagging, Budget Management, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Cloud Cost Analysis, Resource Optimization. Preferred Skills : - Banking or Financial Services domain experience. - Experience with Hybrid Cloud environments. - Exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). - Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Architecture. - Cloud certifications preferred. Preferred Certifications : - AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Certification (CKA/CKAD). Educational Qualification : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Key Competencies : - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Excellent stakeholder communication. - Leadership and ownership mindset. - Ability to drive cloud transformation initiatives. - Strong understanding of scalability, security, and operational excellence. (ref:hirist.tech) About the Role : We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud architecture, microservices, DevOps, cloud security, infrastructure automation, and FinOps (Cloud Cost Optimization). The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions while driving cloud transformation initiatives across enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities : 1. Cloud Architecture & Engineering : - Design and implement scalable, highly available cloud solutions on AWS and Azure. - Develop cloud-native architectures using microservices and containerized applications. - Define cloud migration strategies and modernization roadmaps. - Review existing infrastructure and recommend cloud optimization initiatives