Architect Cloud Operation and SRE
PepsiCo Gandipet mandal, Telangana, India
Food and Beverage Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The architect will define and execute cloud operations strategy while overseeing the Azure infrastructure lifecycle and ensuring compliance. They will also lead a global operations team, fostering an SRE and DevOps culture while managing vendor relationships.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess deep technical expertise in Azure services, Infrastructure as Code tools, and automation scripting. A Btech or Mtech degree is required, along with proven experience in managing large-scale cloud operations teams.
Full description
Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute cloud operations strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Establish operational KPIs, SLIs/SLOs, and drive continuous improvement.
- Cloud Operations Management
- Oversee Azure infrastructure lifecycle: provisioning, monitoring, optimization.
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
- Automation & Innovation
- Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation-first culture.
- Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
- Team & Vendor Management
- Build and mentor a global operations team; foster SRE and DevOps mindset.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLA adherence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with architecture, security, and application teams for seamless operations.
- Represent cloud operations in executive reviews and governance boards.
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, AKS, Security).
- Strong experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
- Proficiency in automation scripting (PowerShell, Python).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
- Advanced understanding of monitoring & observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
Leadership & Strategic Skills
- Proven experience in managing large-scale cloud operations teams.
- Strong grasp of SRE principles, operational KPIs, and reliability engineering.
- Expertise in cloud governance, FinOps, and risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
- ITIL v4 or equivalent for operational processes.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute cloud operations strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Establish operational KPIs, SLIs/SLOs, and drive continuous improvement.
- Cloud Operations Management
- Oversee Azure infrastructure lifecycle: provisioning, monitoring, optimization.
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
- Automation & Innovation
- Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation-first culture.
- Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
- Team & Vendor Management
- Build and mentor a global operations team; foster SRE and DevOps mindset.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLA adherence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with architecture, security, and application teams for seamless operations.
- Represent cloud operations in executive reviews and governance boards.
Qualifications
Btech /Mtech
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