What is the Role of a Cloud Architect?

A cloud architect refers to an Information Technology (IT) executive working on backend and frontend platforms, networking, and cloud-based services. Students of computer science, electronics, and IT can pursue a career as this white-collar professional. Students of these courses aspiring to build a career in this domain are great digital designers who construct cloud systems and develop and implement various cloud computing strategies.

Role of a Cloud Architect

This IT person is responsible for working on the infrastructure of cloud solutions. They are involved in the development of cloud structures or solutions employed for information storage and data privacy. They are a part of the IT team of any enterprise and oversee program and data storage.

Daily Tasks of a Cloud Architect

• Develop, design, and manage cloud-enabled infrastructure.
• Monitor and examine the privacy of the cloud infrastructure and cloud-supported systems to ensure data privacy and security.
• Identify and plan the best possible cloud infrastructure strategies to help business organisations accomplish their goals.
• Identify and manage requirements for cloud infrastructure and work towards the scalability of a project.
• Constant maintenance and monitoring of the cloud framework of any organisation.
• Ensure the security of the cloud framework and set up a quick response system based on previous and prospective incidents. 
• Design and implement best practices for the usage of cloud solutions within a business entity.
• Devising a budget-friendly cloud infrastructure plan to reduce the financial burden on the enterprise.
• Create plans to alleviate any unwarranted risks associated with the company’s security.
• Deploy cloud technologies in daily operations to resolve real-world business issues and identify growth opportunities.
• Adoption of cloud technologies to change the culture of an organisation.

Roles of a Cloud Architect in an Enterprise

These IT professional professionals have the following titles in any organisation:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Specialist
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Solutions Architect
• RSA (Rivest, Shamir, Adleman) and AWS (Amazon Web Services) Cloud Architect
• Azure Cloud Architect
• Service Cloud Architect
• Cloud Solutions Architect
• Blockchain Cloud Architect
• Salesforce Technical Architect
• Digital Solutions and Platform Architect
• Cloud Network Architect
• Cloud Platform Architect
• Cyber Solutions Architect
• Prisma Cloud Solutions Architect
• Cloud Solutions Infrastructure Architect
• Principal Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect Skills Required

To become an efficient and skilful cloud infrastructure developer, one must gain optimum knowledge about various technologies and software. This IT wizard needs to possess technical as well as non-technical skills to excel in his/her/their career.

Technical Skills

• Cloud Computing
• Python
• Linux
• Azure
• Solaris
• Unix
• DevOps
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Kubernetes
• Networking
• Ubuntu
• C++
• Firewalls
• Automation
• Java
• Software Architecture
• Platform as a Service (Paas)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services
• Application Architecture
• Big Data
• Virtual Machines

Non-Technical Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Critical Analysis
• Creative Thinking
• Management
• Governance
• Finance
• Privacy Policies

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Cloud Architect Job Opportunities in India

A cloud solutions developer in India is employed as a technology architect, software architect, solution architect, and technical architect in different enterprises. Employers hire these professionals at different levels- Associate and Senior. 

Cloud Architect Salary in India

The average annual salary of this professional is INR 21.5 lakh. An experienced person in this field has an average monthly salary ranging from INR 1.40 lakh to INR 1.45 lakh. The lowest annual salary for this executive is INR 7 lakh and the maximum limit is somewhere around INR 40 lakh.

The table below shows the approximate salary range and average annual salary of competent executives in this profession.

Designation	Approximate Salary Range	Average Annual Salary
Architect	INR 2.1 lakh to INR 42 lakh	INR 13.9 lakh
Solution Architect	INR 10 lakh to INR 41.4 lakh	INR 24.8 lakh
Senior Architect	INR 4.2 lakh to INR 48.1 lakh	INR 18 lakh
Technology Architect	INR 16.1 lakh to INR 36 lakh	INR 23 lakh
Software Architect	INR 9.5 lakh to INR 48.9 lakh	INR 26 lakh
Technical Architect	INR 13.3 lakh to INR 40 lakh	INR 24.2 lakh
Associate Architect	INR 5.2 lakh to INR 35 lakh	INR 22 lakh
Senior Solution Architect	INR 13 lakh to INR 50 lakh	INR 29 lakh
Senior Technical Architect	INR 16.2 lakh to INR 45.6 lakh	INR 28 lakh

Steps to Become Cloud Architect in India

Individuals who are interested in computer science/applications and state-of-the-art technologies can foresee a career in this field of IT. Individuals planning to carve a niche in this domain need to follow these mandatory steps:

Step 1: Students must have completed 10+2 in the Science stream. Students must have senior secondary education in Computer Application/Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Step 2: Students must complete a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) or Bachelor in Engineering (B.E.) in any of the following streams:

• Electrical and Electronics 
• Computer Science/Applications
• Engineering 
• Cloud Computing
• Software

Step 3: B.Tech and B.E. degree holders can either apply for a job in this IT domain or go for higher studies and acquire a Master of Technology (M.Tech) or Master in Engineering (M.E.) degree in cloud computing.

Cloud Architecture Colleges in India

Engineering colleges offering B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech. and M.E. degrees in cloud computing-related streams are ideal for individuals who foresee their future in cloud infrastructure development and management. 

This table displays the colleges offering undergraduate and graduate courses in cloud technology.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (Mumbai, Delhi, Kanpur, Chennai, Roorkee, and Guwahati)	Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS)
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISC)	National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
Babu Banarasidas NIT and Management, Lucknow	Pune College of Engineering
Adarsh College of Engineering	GD Goenka University
Delhi Technical University	Aravali Institute of Technical Studies
Non-Resident Indian Institute of Technology (NRIIT)	Aravali Institute of Technical Studies
Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)	Sri Ramaswami Memorial Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIT)

Cloud Architecture Certificate Courses

Individuals opting to flourish as a developer of cloud infrastructure can enrol in different certification programmes. These courses will help candidates hone state-of-the-art skills and technologies. Some of the advantageous certifications are:

• Salesforce Certifications
• IBM (International Business Machines) Certified Cloud Solution Architect Version 2
• AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Infrastructure and Platform
• VMware (Virtual Machine) Certified Professional 6
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• Certification for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate 

Individuals seeking a career in the development, maintenance, and management of cloud solutions and infrastructure can carve a niche for themselves, owing to the evolution of the digital world and the increasing reliance of enterprises on data security and privacy. 

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