Wipro Technologies
Infrastructure and Platform Architect - L2
Wipro Technologies, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Title: Infrastructure and Platform Architect - L2
City: Chicago
Posting Start Date: 9/15/25
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
Job Description Job Title: Infrastructure and Platform Architect (Cloud Architect – Cloud Operations Lead)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient
Cloud Architect
to lead the
end-to-end setup and operations
of enterprise cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. This role will be responsible for
establishing the cloud foundation ,
driving operational excellence , and
ensuring SLA adherence
through proactive monitoring, automation, and governance. The ideal candidate will lead a cross-functional team to deliver a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environment aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Leadership
Lead the
design, implementation, and governance
of cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
Establish and maintain
multi-account/multi-subscription architecture , landing zones, and security baselines.
Define and enforce
cloud architecture standards , best practices, and reusable templates.
Project & Operations Management
Own and lead the cloud operations project
from initiation through steady-state BAU support.
Define and manage
SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics
for cloud services.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure
timely delivery of milestones .
Conduct
governance reviews , risk assessments, and capacity planning.
BAU Support & Service Delivery
Oversee
day-to-day cloud operations , including incident management, change control, and problem resolution.
Ensure
24x7 availability and performance
of cloud services through monitoring and alerting systems.
Maintain and evolve
runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation .
Lead
root cause analysis (RCA)
and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
Drive
infrastructure automation
using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
Implement
AI-based autonomous operations
and
self-healing capabilities .
Continuously improve operational efficiency through automation, tooling, and process optimization.
Disaster Recovery & Resilience
Design and implement
cloud-native disaster recovery (DR)
and
business continuity
strategies.
Define and test
RTO/RPO
objectives and ensure DR readiness across environments.
Integrate DR into infrastructure blueprints and operational workflows.
Security, Compliance & Cost Governance
Apply and enforce
security and compliance policies
across cloud platforms.
Leverage tools like
ServiceNow ,
Dynatrace ,
Flexera , and
Azure Cost Management
for governance.
Monitor and optimize cloud spend, resource utilization, and license management.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead a
cross-functional cloud operations team
with unified skills across compute, network, storage, and DevSecOps.
Collaborate with application, security, and infrastructure teams to support migrations and deployments.
Act as the
primary point of contact
for cloud operations with business and technical stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 3+ years in cloud architecture and operations leadership.
Proven experience managing
cloud operations projects
and delivering against defined SLAs.
Deep expertise in
Azure and AWS
cloud platforms.
Strong hands-on experience with
Terraform ,
ServiceNow ,
Dynatrace , and
Flexera .
Proficiency in
DevSecOps ,
ITSM , and
governance frameworks .
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with
immutable infrastructure, auto-scaling, and release strategies .
Ability to work in a cross-functional, agile environment.
Architect programmable infrastructure interfaces to enable developer self-service provisioning.
Implement and manage
infrastructure as code (IaC)
using tools like Terraform.
Integrate and optimize monitoring and automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Dynatrace, Flexera) .
Oversee configuration management, state orchestration, and deployment pipelines.
Background in supporting cloud operations at scale with unified skillsets across compute, network, storage, and security.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, ITIL Foundation.
Experience leading
cloud transformation or managed services engagements .
Familiarity with
application performance monitoring ,
immutable infrastructure , and
cost optimization .
Compensation: Expected annual pay ranges from $80,000 to $158,000. This role is eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including comprehensive medical and dental benefits, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave), and other leave options.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.
For privacy and security, if you encounter suspicious emails, advertisements, or persons offering jobs at Wipro, please email us at helpdesk.recruitment@wipro.com. Do not email resumes to this ID as it is not monitored for applications. Complaints or concerns regarding unethical/unfair hiring practices should be directed to our Ombuds Group at ombuds.person@wipro.com.
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City: Chicago
Posting Start Date: 9/15/25
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
Job Description Job Title: Infrastructure and Platform Architect (Cloud Architect – Cloud Operations Lead)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient
Cloud Architect
to lead the
end-to-end setup and operations
of enterprise cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. This role will be responsible for
establishing the cloud foundation ,
driving operational excellence , and
ensuring SLA adherence
through proactive monitoring, automation, and governance. The ideal candidate will lead a cross-functional team to deliver a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environment aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Leadership
Lead the
design, implementation, and governance
of cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
Establish and maintain
multi-account/multi-subscription architecture , landing zones, and security baselines.
Define and enforce
cloud architecture standards , best practices, and reusable templates.
Project & Operations Management
Own and lead the cloud operations project
from initiation through steady-state BAU support.
Define and manage
SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics
for cloud services.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure
timely delivery of milestones .
Conduct
governance reviews , risk assessments, and capacity planning.
BAU Support & Service Delivery
Oversee
day-to-day cloud operations , including incident management, change control, and problem resolution.
Ensure
24x7 availability and performance
of cloud services through monitoring and alerting systems.
Maintain and evolve
runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation .
Lead
root cause analysis (RCA)
and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
Drive
infrastructure automation
using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
Implement
AI-based autonomous operations
and
self-healing capabilities .
Continuously improve operational efficiency through automation, tooling, and process optimization.
Disaster Recovery & Resilience
Design and implement
cloud-native disaster recovery (DR)
and
business continuity
strategies.
Define and test
RTO/RPO
objectives and ensure DR readiness across environments.
Integrate DR into infrastructure blueprints and operational workflows.
Security, Compliance & Cost Governance
Apply and enforce
security and compliance policies
across cloud platforms.
Leverage tools like
ServiceNow ,
Dynatrace ,
Flexera , and
Azure Cost Management
for governance.
Monitor and optimize cloud spend, resource utilization, and license management.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead a
cross-functional cloud operations team
with unified skills across compute, network, storage, and DevSecOps.
Collaborate with application, security, and infrastructure teams to support migrations and deployments.
Act as the
primary point of contact
for cloud operations with business and technical stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 3+ years in cloud architecture and operations leadership.
Proven experience managing
cloud operations projects
and delivering against defined SLAs.
Deep expertise in
Azure and AWS
cloud platforms.
Strong hands-on experience with
Terraform ,
ServiceNow ,
Dynatrace , and
Flexera .
Proficiency in
DevSecOps ,
ITSM , and
governance frameworks .
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with
immutable infrastructure, auto-scaling, and release strategies .
Ability to work in a cross-functional, agile environment.
Architect programmable infrastructure interfaces to enable developer self-service provisioning.
Implement and manage
infrastructure as code (IaC)
using tools like Terraform.
Integrate and optimize monitoring and automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Dynatrace, Flexera) .
Oversee configuration management, state orchestration, and deployment pipelines.
Background in supporting cloud operations at scale with unified skillsets across compute, network, storage, and security.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, ITIL Foundation.
Experience leading
cloud transformation or managed services engagements .
Familiarity with
application performance monitoring ,
immutable infrastructure , and
cost optimization .
Compensation: Expected annual pay ranges from $80,000 to $158,000. This role is eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including comprehensive medical and dental benefits, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave), and other leave options.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.
For privacy and security, if you encounter suspicious emails, advertisements, or persons offering jobs at Wipro, please email us at helpdesk.recruitment@wipro.com. Do not email resumes to this ID as it is not monitored for applications. Complaints or concerns regarding unethical/unfair hiring practices should be directed to our Ombuds Group at ombuds.person@wipro.com.
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