Principal Cloud Infrastructure and Security Architect

Principal Architect - Infra & Cloud CoE/Network & Security

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Job Description:

 

To lead and manage multi-cloud infrastructure operations and transformation across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments, with a special focus on Data & Analytical Cloud Infrastructure on GCP.
The role ensures the delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud platforms, driving strong governance, FinOps/SecOps, and collaboration with application and data engineering teams to enable enterprise-scale workloads with best practices for performance, security, and compliance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

1. Cloud Operations & Governance

 

• Manage and govern multi-cloud operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure ensuring SLA compliance, automation, and availability.
• Establish and maintain a Cloud Asset Inventory / CMDB with complete lifecycle visibility and integration with monitoring and discovery platforms.
• Define and enforce strict governance processes covering build, run, incident, problem, and change management activities.
• Drive automation in provisioning, patching, and monitoring to ensure operational efficiency and standardization.
• Govern 24x7 Cloud Infrastructure Operations, ensuring proactive management of reliability and performance KPIs.

 

2. Cloud Architecture & Design

 

• Apply strong knowledge of application architecture and cloud design best practices in developing scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.
• Collaborate with application/product teams to define cloud infrastructure blueprints aligned with availability, scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Design and optimize IaaS, PaaS, and serverless architectures, integrated with middleware, APIs, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub, SQS).
• Enable and review Kubernetes and container-based deployments, leveraging IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Deployment Manager.
• Ensure design alignment with enterprise reference architectures, security frameworks, and performance optimization guidelines.

 

3. Data & Analytics Cloud Infrastructure Management

 

• Manage and scale Data & Analytical Cloud Infrastructure requirements across GCP and multi-cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to provision, optimize, and secure data pipelines, storage, and analytical platforms.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of GCP Data & Analytics Services including:
  • BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Composer, Cloud Storage, Looker Studio, AI Platform, and Vertex AI.
• Support integration of data ingestion, transformation, and analytics pipelines with enterprise applications and APIs.
• Ensure cost optimization, security compliance, and governance across analytical and data workloads.

 

4. Cloud FinOps & SecOps

 

• Lead Cloud FinOps governance across multi-cloud platforms ensuring cost visibility, accountability, and optimization.
• Implement FinOps KPIs and dashboards in collaboration with finance and business teams.
• Drive Cloud SecOps controls for identity management, compliance, and data security posture management.
• Utilize CSPM/CWPP tools to continuously monitor cloud compliance, posture, and risk remediation.

 

5. Vendor & Partner Management

 

• Collaborate with Cloud Managed Services Partners for end-to-end build, run, and transformation activities.
• Govern partner performance against defined SLAs, KPIs, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with application and data product owners to ensure smooth delivery of infrastructure and operational alignment with business priorities.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through automation, observability, and AI-Ops-led operations.

 

6. Leadership & Collaboration

 

• Provide technical and operational leadership to the cloud operations and data infrastructure teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and process excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with security, networking, and data engineering teams to align architecture and operations with enterprise goals.
• Lead cloud transformation programs ensuring operational excellence, reliability, and scalability

 

Key Competencies:

• Deep understanding of application architecture and cloud-native design patterns.
• Proficiency in data and analytics platforms, cloud architecture governance, and automation frameworks.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor governance skills.
• Hands-on exposure to ITIL, DevOps, and AI-Ops methodologies.
• Strong analytical mindset with focus on cost, compliance, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications (Mandatory):
  • Cloud Solution Architect Certification – AWS or GCP (mandatory).
  • Preferred: Azure Architect, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), FinOps Practitioner, or Cloud Security certification.
• Experience:
  • 10–12 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Cloud Operations with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture or operations leadership.
  • Strong conceptual understanding of application architecture, server infrastructure, Kubernetes, serverless, and IaaS/PaaS models.
  • Proven experience managing Data & Analytical Cloud Infrastructure with hands-on familiarity in GCP Data Services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Vertex AI, etc.).
  • Demonstrated expertise in Cloud FinOps, Cloud SecOps, and Cloud Governance frameworks.
  • Prior experience working with managed services partners and governing large-scale multi-cloud environments.

Behavioural skills
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to empower team members and foster their professional growth.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to make informed decisions under uncertainty and pressure, considering various factors and stakeholders' perspectives.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mind-set and creative problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and drive innovative solutions.

Additional Information

About the Department
Digital Process and Excellence (DPEx)
Our digital transformation journey is led by the DPEx team and is structured along the lines of Digitalize the Core and Transform with Digital.
With a mandate to ensure continuous process improvement and drive patient centric innovation, it spans all functions and operations. In other words, you could be working on projects to expedite research outcomes one day, designing customer engagement platforms the next and simplifying warehouse processes the third.
Some its priorities are:
• Reimagine Dr. Reddy’s as a ‘platform-based’ organization.
• Create Data as an asset that brings competitive advantage and business impact.
• Create Digital solutions that make the lives of our patients and customers easier and better.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/ 

Experience Level

Executive Level