Solutions Architect(Cloud Solutions + Partner Alliance + GTM)

Ascendion is a leader in AI-powered software engineering, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

· Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands

· Solve complex problems - and learn new skills

· Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

· Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune or Vadodara

Reports To: VP - Partner Alliances

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Solutions & Alliances Architect to play a strategic role in designing and developing innovative cloud-based solutions in collaboration with leading hyperscalers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role combines cloud architecture, partner engagement, go-to-market strategy, and co-sell enablement to drive business growth and cloud transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and repeatable cloud solution offerings leveraging the latest capabilities across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with internal practice teams, solution architects, and cloud partners to build market-ready service offerings.
• Develop and manage go-to-market (GTM) strategies, including hyperscaler marketplace listings and co-sell initiatives.
• Drive strategic engagement with cloud partners to secure funding, incentives, and joint business opportunities.
• Lead cloud transformation programs by leveraging expertise in Cloud, AI/GenAI, DevOps, and modern application architectures.
• Work closely with sales, delivery, and alliance teams to position and evangelize cloud solutions to customers.
• Identify emerging cloud technologies and partner programs to enhance the organization's service portfolio.
• Support solution development, customer presentations, and technical workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets to accelerate cloud adoption and delivery excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ Years of strong experience in cloud architecture and solution design across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native services, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise cloud transformation.
• Experience with AI/GenAI technologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Understanding of hyperscaler partner ecosystems, marketplace offerings, funding programs, and co-sell motions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to bridge technical, business, and partner alliance functions effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience working with partner alliance teams and managing strategic technology partnerships.
• Exposure to solution packaging, service commercialization, and cloud marketplace publishing.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic thinking with a strong blend of technical and business acumen.
• Passion for cloud innovation, AI-driven transformation, and partner-led growth.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.