Solution Architect (DPO)

Job description

AWS Solutions Architect ROLE OVERVIEW We are hiring a Principal AWS Solutions Architect at Band 4.1 to lead our most complex, high-value AWS engagements. This is a senior technical leadership role that sits at the intersection of cloud architecture, AI/ML platform design, and client advisory. You will be the pre-eminent AWS voice in your accounts — setting architectural direction, de-risking large-scale cloud transformations, and helping clients extract maximum business value from their AWS investment. At Band 4.1, you are expected to influence beyond delivery: shaping HCLTech's AWS practice strategy, contributing to alliance deepening with AWS, mentoring a team of architects, and establishing HCLTech as the partner of choice for cloud-native AI in your industry verticals. You hold the technical trust of CTO and VP Engineering audiences, while remaining commercially grounded and outcome-focused. Key Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Enterprise Architecture & Technical Leadership Define and own end-to-end AWS cloud architecture for large-scale enterprise programmes: cloud migrations, application modernisation, data platforms, and AI/ML workloads Produce authoritative architecture artefacts: solution blueprints, HLDs/LLDs, ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), and cloud reference architectures Lead technical due diligence for complex client environments — legacy systems, hybrid clouds, multi-cloud estates Establish AWS Well-Architected Review cadences and drive remediation of findings across client accounts Define cloud landing zone and control-plane designs using AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, and Service Control Policies AI/ML Platform Architecture on AWS Architect enterprise-grade AI/ML platforms on AWS: Amazon SageMaker, Bedrock, Kendra, Comprehend, and Rekognition Design GenAI and LLM deployment patterns on AWS — RAG architectures on Bedrock, fine-tuning pipelines, agentic frameworks via Bedrock Agents Define MLOps reference architectures: feature engineering on SageMaker Feature Store, model registry, CI/CD for ML models, and production monitoring Advise on cost-optimised GPU/Inferentia/Trainium compute strategies for large AI workloads Integrate AI services with enterprise data lakes (S3, Lake Formation, Glue) and real-time streaming (Kinesis, MSK) Cloud Transformation & Migration Lead cloud strategy and migration factory design for large application portfolios — 6R assessment, wave planning, and cutover orchestration Architect cloud-native application re-platforming using containers (EKS, ECS), serverless (Lambda, Step Functions), and event-driven patterns Design hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity: AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, SD-WAN integration Define FinOps guardrails: tagging strategy, cost allocation, Savings Plans, rightsizing recommendations, and showback models Security, Compliance & Governance Design end-to-end AWS security architectures aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations (HIPAA, PCI-DSS) Architect zero-trust network designs using AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, and IAM Identity Centre Define data residency and sovereignty controls for global clients with cross-border workload requirements Lead cloud governance framework design: policy-as-code (AWS Config Rules, SCPs), audit pipelines, and compliance dashboards Client Advisory & Pre-Sales Act as the trusted technical advisor to CTO, VP Engineering, and Cloud COE leaders at strategic client accounts Lead cloud architecture workshops, executive briefings, and AWS Executive Briefing Centre (EBC) engagements Own technical responses for RFPs/RFQs — architect the solution, price the build, and present to client evaluation panels Identify and develop new service opportunities within existing accounts; support pursuit teams on new logo engagements Practice & Alliance Development Drive HCLTech's AWS competency and specialisation growth — co-develop reference architectures and joint go-to-market assets with AWS Maintain and advance HCLTech's AWS Premier Partner standing through solution validations, APN programs, and specialisation audits Lead internal AWS CoE: define standards, architectural patterns, reusable IaC modules (Terraform, CDK), and accelerators Mentor Bands 2.x–3.x architects; conduct architecture reviews, 1:1 coaching, and certification drives Represent HCLTech at AWS re:Invent, AWS Summits, and industry cloud forums as a thought leader Skill Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Experience 15 – 20 years of total technology experience; 8+ years hands-on in AWS solution architecture and cloud delivery Proven track record of architecting and delivering AWS programmes at scale (multi-million dollar engagements, 500+ application migrations or AI/data platform builds) Prior experience at an AWS Partner, hyperscaler professional services arm, or enterprise cloud practice in a senior architect or director capacity Track record of revenue contribution: owning account technical strategy, growing accounts, and winning new business AWS Technical Depth Expert-level proficiency across core AWS services: Compute (EC2, EKS, Lambda), Storage (S3, EBS, EFS), Networking (VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, Route 53), Database (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift), and Security (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub) Deep expertise in AWS AI/ML services: SageMaker (Studio, Pipelines, Feature Store, Clarify), Bedrock, Kendra, Lex, Comprehend, and Rekognition Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform at enterprise scale Strong data architecture skills: S3 data lake, Lake Formation, AWS Glue, Redshift, Athena, and Kinesis Data Streams/Firehose Experience with AWS DevOps toolchain: CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and integration with GitHub Actions / Jenkins Solid networking and security fundamentals: TCP/IP, TLS, zero-trust, VPN, BGP routing, and WAF/DDoS mitigation Broader Technology Skills Strong Linux/Unix administration and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Proficiency in container and orchestration ecosystems: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Helm, and service mesh (Istio/App Mesh) Understanding of observability stacks: CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog Exposure to multi-cloud patterns (Azure / GCP interoperability) and cloud-agnostic architecture principles Consulting & Leadership Skills Exceptional executive communication: ability to translate architecture complexity into business impact for CXO audiences Strong commercial acumen — Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling, FinOps, and pricing strategy for cloud proposals Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery squads and influence without direct authority Experience building and scaling technical communities of practice and CoE functions Education & Certifications Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (required); Master's or MBA preferred AWS certifications — the following are expected at Band 4.1: Required Preferred / Differentiating AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional AWS Certified Security – Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (minimum 3 AWS certs required) TOGAF / Zachman / SABSA (architecture frameworks) Other Requirements Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturin