Cloud Solution Architect
A family-owned Group serving customers globally, Roquette is a leader in speciality food ingredients and pharmaceutical excipents
The products and solutions developed by the Group deliver proven technological, nutritional and health benefits precisely tailored to the pharma, nutrition, food and selected industry markets
Roquette's offer is produced from plant-based raw materials such as corn, wheat, potatoes and peas
Since its foundation over 80 years ago, the Group's growth has been based on innovation, a passion for the job and a commitment to achieve
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients
Want to help us make a difference
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles
To meet our challenges, we are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect within the Global Digital team! This position will be located in Mumbai
Our Team
Digital is a key enabler of the company strategy, with the ambition to innovate in our business and operating models through the use of digital technologies
If you want to be a part of a global and fast transforming team, working in a dynamic environment, join us!
Their mission
The Cloud Solution Architect is a senior technical leader within Digital Infrastructure and Operations, responsible for defining and governing the enterprise cloud and infrastructure architecture
The role ensures solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business objectives and global Information Systems (IS) standards, while providing strategic guidance on cloud and infrastructure technologies
The architect is accountable for the availability, performance, security, and lifecycle management of infrastructure services, and plays a key role in enabling digital transformation
In collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, they define infrastructure standards, deliver technical designs, enforce architectural governance, and contribute to the infrastructure strategy and roadmap
Your experience and talents will make the difference to:
Architecture Accountabilities
Define and govern cloud and infrastructure architecture across the solution lifecycle, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and global IS standards
Own infrastructure standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps; evaluate business requirements, emerging technologies, and solution options (RFPs/POCs) in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture
Act as senior technical advisor and escalation point, engaging stakeholders, vendors, and Architecture Review Boards to ensure scalable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions
Build Accountabilities
Design and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure and application architectures aligned with approved enterprise standards
Translate business and technical requirements into target architectures, supporting both business initiatives and foundational system layers
Assess technical risks and total cost of ownership (TCO), providing mitigation strategies and expert recommendations throughout the project lifecycle
Run Accountabilities
Ensure deployed solutions remain fit-for-purpose through ongoing review of performance, security, cost efficiency, and compliance
Provide expert support for complex incidents and non-standard changes, ensuring alignment with the global digital infrastructure strategy
Contribute to lifecycle, obsolescence, and capability planning through CMDB governance, roadmap inputs, and future skills recommendations
Specificities:
Key responsibilities related to Cloud infrastructure
Architecture & Design
Define and govern the enterprise cloud architecture roadmap, delivering secure, scalable hybrid and multi-cloud designs supported by reference architectures and standardized patterns
Implementation & Integration
Lead and oversee cloud implementation and migration initiatives, ensuring automated provisioning, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD enablement, and seamless integration with on-premises systems
Governance & Security
Establish and enforce cloud governance and security frameworks covering cost management, identity and access, data protection, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Performance & Optimization
Drive cloud performance, resilience, and cost optimization through continuous monitoring, capacity planning, disaster recovery design, and spend optimization strategies
Leadership & Collaboration
Act as a trusted cloud advisor to leadership, mentoring technical teams and partnering with vendors to evaluate and adopt modern cloud technologies
What we will love about you:
IT Service Management & Operations Expertise:
Strong understanding of IT Infrastructure Service Operations and Service Transition, with the ability to identify gaps between reference architecture and deployed solutions and define actionable remediation plans
Global Collaboration, Risk & Compliance Focus:
Proven ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams, while managing risk, security, and compliance requirements and engaging stakeholders, vendors, and contractors in a resultsdriven manner
Standards Governance & Commercial Acumen:
Ability to influence and adapt IT standards and policies to evolving business needs, combined with handson experience in RFP processes, SLA definition, and contract development, review, and approval
Technical Applicative Competencies:
Strong strategic expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), cloud strategy and transformation, and backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning
Proven ability to design and operate complex architectures spanning system, network, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures
Expertise in AWS cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure as a plus), including cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, serverless)
Advanced proficiency in CI/CD and DevOps toolchains (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Terraform), automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell), and containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong foundation in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), Windows/Linux, networking (VPN, VPC, DNS, Load Balancing), IAM, SSO, MFA, monitoring tools (Grafana, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch), and Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, SQL DB, Active Directory)
Global mindset & collaboration: Ability to operate effectively in a global, multicultural environment, working independently while leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams
Communication & influence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinking & decision-making: Demonstrates analytical problem-solving, sound decision-making, and the ability to anticipate future challenges, propose innovative solutions, and focus on bu
siness outcomes
Business & commercial awareness: Maintains an up-to-date global view of information systems and technology evolution, with working knowledge of contract management, legal
compliance, and financial concepts (investment credit, depreciation, OPEX, fixed costs), while inspiring teams to innovate and learn from failures
And also
Education:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Experience:
8+ years in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in cloud architecture roles
Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions
Specific requirements:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
TOGAF, ITIL, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is a plus
Fluency in English (reading, written, spoken)
If you identify yourself in this position, please apply byuploading your resume and let's start the journey together!
Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences
Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws
As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www
roquette
com and at www
sustainability
roquette
com
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The products and solutions developed by the Group deliver proven technological, nutritional and health benefits precisely tailored to the pharma, nutrition, food and selected industry markets
Roquette's offer is produced from plant-based raw materials such as corn, wheat, potatoes and peas
Since its foundation over 80 years ago, the Group's growth has been based on innovation, a passion for the job and a commitment to achieve
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients
Want to help us make a difference
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles
To meet our challenges, we are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect within the Global Digital team! This position will be located in Mumbai
Our Team
Digital is a key enabler of the company strategy, with the ambition to innovate in our business and operating models through the use of digital technologies
If you want to be a part of a global and fast transforming team, working in a dynamic environment, join us!
Their mission
The Cloud Solution Architect is a senior technical leader within Digital Infrastructure and Operations, responsible for defining and governing the enterprise cloud and infrastructure architecture
The role ensures solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business objectives and global Information Systems (IS) standards, while providing strategic guidance on cloud and infrastructure technologies
The architect is accountable for the availability, performance, security, and lifecycle management of infrastructure services, and plays a key role in enabling digital transformation
In collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, they define infrastructure standards, deliver technical designs, enforce architectural governance, and contribute to the infrastructure strategy and roadmap
Your experience and talents will make the difference to:
Architecture Accountabilities
Define and govern cloud and infrastructure architecture across the solution lifecycle, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and global IS standards
Own infrastructure standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps; evaluate business requirements, emerging technologies, and solution options (RFPs/POCs) in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture
Act as senior technical advisor and escalation point, engaging stakeholders, vendors, and Architecture Review Boards to ensure scalable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions
Build Accountabilities
Design and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure and application architectures aligned with approved enterprise standards
Translate business and technical requirements into target architectures, supporting both business initiatives and foundational system layers
Assess technical risks and total cost of ownership (TCO), providing mitigation strategies and expert recommendations throughout the project lifecycle
Run Accountabilities
Ensure deployed solutions remain fit-for-purpose through ongoing review of performance, security, cost efficiency, and compliance
Provide expert support for complex incidents and non-standard changes, ensuring alignment with the global digital infrastructure strategy
Contribute to lifecycle, obsolescence, and capability planning through CMDB governance, roadmap inputs, and future skills recommendations
Specificities:
Key responsibilities related to Cloud infrastructure
Architecture & Design
Define and govern the enterprise cloud architecture roadmap, delivering secure, scalable hybrid and multi-cloud designs supported by reference architectures and standardized patterns
Implementation & Integration
Lead and oversee cloud implementation and migration initiatives, ensuring automated provisioning, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD enablement, and seamless integration with on-premises systems
Governance & Security
Establish and enforce cloud governance and security frameworks covering cost management, identity and access, data protection, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Performance & Optimization
Drive cloud performance, resilience, and cost optimization through continuous monitoring, capacity planning, disaster recovery design, and spend optimization strategies
Leadership & Collaboration
Act as a trusted cloud advisor to leadership, mentoring technical teams and partnering with vendors to evaluate and adopt modern cloud technologies
What we will love about you:
IT Service Management & Operations Expertise:
Strong understanding of IT Infrastructure Service Operations and Service Transition, with the ability to identify gaps between reference architecture and deployed solutions and define actionable remediation plans
Global Collaboration, Risk & Compliance Focus:
Proven ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams, while managing risk, security, and compliance requirements and engaging stakeholders, vendors, and contractors in a resultsdriven manner
Standards Governance & Commercial Acumen:
Ability to influence and adapt IT standards and policies to evolving business needs, combined with handson experience in RFP processes, SLA definition, and contract development, review, and approval
Technical Applicative Competencies:
Strong strategic expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), cloud strategy and transformation, and backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning
Proven ability to design and operate complex architectures spanning system, network, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures
Expertise in AWS cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure as a plus), including cloud-native architectures (microservices, containers, serverless)
Advanced proficiency in CI/CD and DevOps toolchains (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Terraform), automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell), and containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong foundation in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), Windows/Linux, networking (VPN, VPC, DNS, Load Balancing), IAM, SSO, MFA, monitoring tools (Grafana, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch), and Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, SQL DB, Active Directory)
Global mindset & collaboration: Ability to operate effectively in a global, multicultural environment, working independently while leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams
Communication & influence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinking & decision-making: Demonstrates analytical problem-solving, sound decision-making, and the ability to anticipate future challenges, propose innovative solutions, and focus on bu
siness outcomes
Business & commercial awareness: Maintains an up-to-date global view of information systems and technology evolution, with working knowledge of contract management, legal
compliance, and financial concepts (investment credit, depreciation, OPEX, fixed costs), while inspiring teams to innovate and learn from failures
And also
Education:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Experience:
8+ years in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in cloud architecture roles
Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions
Specific requirements:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
TOGAF, ITIL, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is a plus
Fluency in English (reading, written, spoken)
If you identify yourself in this position, please apply byuploading your resume and let's start the journey together!
Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences
Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws
As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www
roquette
com and at www
sustainability
roquette
com
Show more Show less
