Azure Cloud Architect

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role involves shaping cloud strategy, guiding migration projects, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure optimal performance and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure, highly available Azure infrastructures.
• Develop cloud architecture standards, policies, and roadmaps.
• Optimize resources for performance and cost efficiency.
• Implement security, governance, and compliance controls.
• Automate deployments using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams.
• Monitor system performance and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on Azure architecture or senior engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Azure core services (VMs, VNet, Azure AD, Storage, App Services, AKS, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform or similar).
• Understanding of networking, identity management, and cloud security.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Azure Solutions Architect Associate or Expert certification preferred.

Required skills

• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Virtual Network
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure Storage
• Azure App Services
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure SQL Database
• ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform
• Networking and identity management
• Cloud security controls
• CI/CD pipeline configuration
• DevOps practices
• PowerShell scripting
• Python programming
• Bash scripting