We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-scale cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
This role is responsible for driving cloud transformation initiatives, establishing cloud architecture standards, and ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-optimized solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on expertise in Azure cloud technologies, cloud-native architectures, security, networking, automation, and DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Cloud Architecture
- Design end-to-end cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure services across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
- Develop cloud solution blueprints, reference architectures, and high-level/low-level technical designs.
- Ensure architecture designs align with best practices for scalability, availability, security, reliability, and cost optimization.
- Define enterprise cloud architecture standards, reusable patterns, and governance controls.
Cloud Transformation & Modernization
- Lead cloud migration, modernization, and transformation initiatives.
- Drive adoption of Azure-native technologies, including:
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure App Services
- Azure Functions
- Containers and Microservices
- Serverless Computing
- Guide engineering teams in implementing cloud-native and DevOps solutions.
- Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD automation initiatives.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Azure cloud solutions.
- Provide deep technical expertise across:
- Azure Compute Services
- Azure Networking
- Azure Storage
- Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Azure Security Services
- Azure DevOps
- Review solution designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud architecture and integration issues.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, security teams, and vendors to gather technical and business requirements.
- Translate business needs into scalable and secure Azure solutions.
- Present architectural recommendations, design justifications, technical trade-offs, and roadmap strategies to stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor on Azure cloud adoption and best practices.
Security, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure Azure solutions comply with company security, compliance, and governance requirements.
- Implement and maintain:
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Network security controls
- Encryption standards
- Azure Policy governance
- Landing Zone frameworks
- Support cloud cost governance and optimization strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and data governance requirements.
Requirements Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, or cloud engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
- Proven experience designing enterprise-scale Azure cloud solutions.
- Experience leading cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments is an added advantage.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Landing Zone
- Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
- Azure AD / Entra ID
- Azure Security Center / Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure App Services
- Azure Functions
- Azure Storage Services
- Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Azure Policy and Governance
- Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep)
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Cloud networking, security, and identity management
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- TOGAF, AWS, or other cloud architecture certifications are advantageous.