Cloud Architect

Designation: - Cloud Solution Architect

Location: - Noida (Sec-132)

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Solution Design: Lead the design and architecture of cloud solutions on Microsoft

Azure, including infrastructure, platform services, and security solutions.

• Client Consultation & Requirement Gathering: Work directly with stakeholders and

clients to understand their business needs, goals, and challenges, translating them into

scalable and efficient cloud architectures.

• Azure Implementation: Architect and implement end-to-end cloud solutions, leveraging

services such as Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security, and

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates,

Terraform, and Azure DevOps to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration,

and management.

• Cloud Migration: Lead cloud migration projects from on-premises environments or other

cloud platforms to Azure, ensuring a smooth transition while optimizing for performance,

cost, and security.

• Security & Compliance: Design and implement secure cloud architectures adhering to

industry standards and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

• Strong expertise in Azure security services such as RBAC, Conditional Access, Key

Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Security Center. Experienced in threat

detection, incident response, regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR), and enforcing

zero-trust security architectures.

• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor, optimize, and ensure high availability

and scalability of Azure-based solutions, addressing performance bottlenecks and cost

optimization opportunities.

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with development, operations,

and security teams to implement cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements while

ensuring efficient deployment and operation.

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to junior architects and

engineers, mentoring and guiding them in best practices, architecture patterns, and Azure

technologies.

• Stay Current with Azure Innovations: Continuously explore and evaluate new Azure

services and technologies, assessing how they can enhance existing solutions and deliver

additional value to clients.

• Documentation & Best Practices: Create detailed architectural designs, implementation

plans, and documentation to ensure solutions are repeatable and maintainable. Define and

promote cloud adoption best practices within the organization.

• Cost Management: Develop strategies for cloud cost optimization, ensuring the most

efficient use of resources while aligning with business objectives.Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in designing and deploying enterprise-level solutions using Azure

services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions,

Azure SQL Database, Azure Networking, Azure Active Directory).

• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with proficiency in tools like Terraform, ARM

templates, or Azure DevOps pipelines.

• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, networking in cloud environments,

and compliance frameworks.

• Proven experience in cloud migration strategies, including hybrid cloud models and multi-

cloud architectures.

• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software

development practices.

• Experience with monitoring and cost management tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure

Cost Management, and Application Insights.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to

both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and guiding junior architects

and engineers.