Principal Architect

Persistent Systems Limited

$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years of software design and development experience
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and cloud technologies
  • 5+ years in cloud advisory and migration programs
  • Proven leadership in large-scale cloud migrations
  • Strong understanding of multi-cloud architecture patterns
  • Expertise in scalable and resilient solution design
  • Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation

Responsibilities

  • Lead executive discussions on AWS cloud strategies and transformation
  • Drive cloud advisory engagements linked to business objectives
  • Define innovative architectures for cloud migration and modernization
  • Manage large-scale AWS transformation programs
  • Create TCO models and cost assessments for stakeholders
  • Ensure solution quality through technical governance
  • Develop AIOps strategies and automation frameworks

Benefits

  • Culture focused on talent development with opportunities for higher education and certifications
  • Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Employee engagement initiatives like project parties and flexible work hours
  • Comprehensive health check-ups for employees
  • Insurance coverage for self, spouse, children, and parents
Full Job Description
Job Description

About Position:

We are seeking a senior AWS Cloud Solution Architect with strong experience in cloud advisory, migration, modernization, and enterprise transformation. The ideal candidate combines deep application engineering expertise with the ability to define target-state architectures, lead executive conversations, and drive large-scale cloud programs across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP

  • Role: Principal AWS Solution Architect
  • Location: Bridgewater, NJ or Dallas, TX
  • Experience: 15 Years
  • Job Type: Full Time Employment
  • Mandatory skills: AWS Cloud, Cloud Migration & AI Ops

What You Will Do
  • Lead executive-level discussions on AWS cloud capabilities, strategy, and transformation roadmaps
  • Drive cloud advisory engagements aligned to business and technology objectives
  • Define target-state architectures and solution blueprints for migration and modernization
  • Lead large-scale AWS cloud migration, transformation, and modernization programs
  • Develop TCO models, cost assessments, and business cases for stakeholders
  • Establish technical governance and ensure end-to-end solution quality
  • Define AIOps strategies and post-migration automation frameworks
  • Recommend tools and approaches for observability, FinOps, and cloud operations
  • Contribute to CoE initiatives and build reusable accelerators for faster delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, distributed teams and architecture groups

What You Will Bring
  • 18?20 years of software design and development experience with strong application background
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with cloud technologies (primarily AWS)
  • 5+ years in cloud advisory, migration, and enterprise transformation programs
  • Proven experience leading large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives
  • Strong understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture patterns
  • Expertise in designing solutions for scalability, security, performance, and resilience
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services, IaaS/PaaS, networking, VPC, load balancing, and routing
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native delivery models
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and solution articulation skills

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-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

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

Let?s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

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