Leads end-to-end enterprise cloud transformation solutions from strategy and architecture through estimation, pricing, governance, and delivery transition. Assesses customer environments, defines modernization roadmaps, and designs hybrid, multi-cloud, security, networking, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code solutions. Develops business cases, pricing, and proposals; presents architectures to customers and governance boards; and coordinates Sales, Delivery, Finance, Security, Legal, and partners. Requires extensive cloud architecture, presales, consulting, customer engagement, and transformation leadership experience.
About this opportunity
We are looking for an experienced End-to-End Cloud Architect (Solution Responsible) to lead cloud transformation opportunities from strategy through solution design, estimation, pricing, technical governance, and transition to delivery.
In this role, you will own the end-to-end solution architecture for cloud transformation engagements by translating customer business objectives into scalable, secure, and commercially viable cloud solutions. You will work closely with customers, sales, delivery, and cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies, modernization roadmaps, and technical solutions that drive successful business outcomes.
What you will do
As an End-to-End Cloud Architect, you will:
Lead end-to-end cloud transformation solutioning for customer opportunities.
Assess customer application portfolios, infrastructure, operating models, and business requirements.
Define cloud transformation strategies, target architectures, and migration roadmaps.
Design cloud solutions across public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
Develop application modernization strategies using industry best practices (including the 7R migration framework).
Design cloud landing zones, security architectures, networking, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
Define container platforms, Kubernetes architectures, DevSecOps pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches.
Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, scalability, and operational requirements.
Develop TCO, ROI, pricing models, commercial assumptions, and solution estimates.
Lead technical responses for RFPs, RFIs, and customer proposals.
Present and defend solution architectures to customers and internal governance boards.
Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, Finance, Security, Legal, and partner organizations throughout the solution lifecycle.
Support solution handover and transition into implementation and delivery.
Stay current with cloud technologies, hyperscaler offerings, and industry trends.
The skills you bring
Technical Competence :
Strong experience designing enterprise cloud solutions on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Experience with hybrid, private, and multi-cloud architectures.
Strong understanding of cloud migration and application modernization.
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container platforms.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible or similar).
Experience with DevSecOps toolchains (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins or similar).
Knowledge of cloud networking, security, IAM, Zero Trust, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Experience with API integration, event-driven architectures, and microservices.
Understanding of observability, monitoring, FinOps, and cloud cost optimization.
Business Competence:
Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Commercial awareness with experience in solution pricing and business case development.
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to lead virtual, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
To be successful in the role you should have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
15+ years of overall IT experience.
At least 8 years of experience in cloud architecture and transformation.
Minimum 5 years of experience in presales, consulting, or solution architecture.
Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.
Experience working directly with enterprise customers throughout the solution lifecycle.
One or more of the following certifications is considered an advantage:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Professional Cloud Architect
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect
TOGAF
FinOps Certified Practitioner
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Türkiye (TR) || Istanbul
Req ID: 787128
We are looking for an experienced End-to-End Cloud Architect (Solution Responsible) to lead cloud transformation opportunities from strategy through solution design, estimation, pricing, technical governance, and transition to delivery.
In this role, you will own the end-to-end solution architecture for cloud transformation engagements by translating customer business objectives into scalable, secure, and commercially viable cloud solutions. You will work closely with customers, sales, delivery, and cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies, modernization roadmaps, and technical solutions that drive successful business outcomes.
What you will do
As an End-to-End Cloud Architect, you will:
Lead end-to-end cloud transformation solutioning for customer opportunities.
Assess customer application portfolios, infrastructure, operating models, and business requirements.
Define cloud transformation strategies, target architectures, and migration roadmaps.
Design cloud solutions across public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
Develop application modernization strategies using industry best practices (including the 7R migration framework).
Design cloud landing zones, security architectures, networking, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
Define container platforms, Kubernetes architectures, DevSecOps pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches.
Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, scalability, and operational requirements.
Develop TCO, ROI, pricing models, commercial assumptions, and solution estimates.
Lead technical responses for RFPs, RFIs, and customer proposals.
Present and defend solution architectures to customers and internal governance boards.
Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, Finance, Security, Legal, and partner organizations throughout the solution lifecycle.
Support solution handover and transition into implementation and delivery.
Stay current with cloud technologies, hyperscaler offerings, and industry trends.
The skills you bring
Technical Competence :
Strong experience designing enterprise cloud solutions on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Experience with hybrid, private, and multi-cloud architectures.
Strong understanding of cloud migration and application modernization.
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container platforms.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible or similar).
Experience with DevSecOps toolchains (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins or similar).
Knowledge of cloud networking, security, IAM, Zero Trust, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Experience with API integration, event-driven architectures, and microservices.
Understanding of observability, monitoring, FinOps, and cloud cost optimization.
Business Competence:
Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Commercial awareness with experience in solution pricing and business case development.
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to lead virtual, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
To be successful in the role you should have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
15+ years of overall IT experience.
At least 8 years of experience in cloud architecture and transformation.
Minimum 5 years of experience in presales, consulting, or solution architecture.
Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.
Experience working directly with enterprise customers throughout the solution lifecycle.
One or more of the following certifications is considered an advantage:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Professional Cloud Architect
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect
TOGAF
FinOps Certified Practitioner
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Türkiye (TR) || Istanbul
Req ID: 787128
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