Title: Manager-Cloud & Infra Engg
Area(s) of responsibility
Cloud Database Architect: Job Description
Responsible for designing and governing enterprise database architecture across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/OCI). Drives modernization, migration strategy, and cost-performance optimization while ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end database architecture for cloud & hybrid environments
- Lead large-scale database migration programs (on-prem → cloud)
- Define standards for:
- HA/DR architecture
- Backup & security policies
- Naming conventions & governance
- Evaluate and recommend database platforms:
- Azure SQL / AWS RDS / Managed Instances
- NoSQL (Cosmos DB, MongoDB)
- Architect multi-region DR solutions
- Optimize cost, performance, and scalability
- Define automation frameworks (Terraform, ARM templates)
- Collaborate with application, infra, and security teams
- Provide technical leadership & support to DBA team
- Participate in RFPs, solution design, and customer discussions
Technical Skills Required
- Azure SQL, Managed Instance, AWS RDS
- Always On AG (cross-region design)
- Networking (VNet, Subnets, Firewalls, Private endpoints)
- Storage & compute optimization
- Azure DMS, AWS DMS, native tools
- Terraform / ARM / CI-CD pipelines
- Encryption (TDE, Always Encrypted)
- IAM / RBAC
- Monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, CloudWatch)
Certifications:
Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a cloud architect with significant exposure to Azure/AWS cloud-based environments.
- Azure certifications
- AWS certifications