Solutions Architect

Job Title:  Solutions Architect - Azure

Experience:  10 to 18 Years

Location:  Ahmedabad/Remote

Department:  Engineering Management

About Simform:

Simform is a premier digital engineering company specializing in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform is a strong partner for Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 5+ countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market.

Simform takes pride in being one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow. 

Role Overview: 

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Azure Solutions Architect to design and implement Azure-based solutions that address our clients' business requirements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of cloud solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure-based solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Translate complex business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Guide development teams and ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and performance standards.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Stay updated with emerging Azure technologies and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment.
• Embed cloud architecture governance and design optimal Azure and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Implement DevSecOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance product development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Azure Solution Architect.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience with distributed cloud applications and scalable product design.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and a range of technologies.
• Expertise in SaaS and multi-tenant architecture design principles.
• Experience in designing highly available, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Functions.
• Proficiency in Azure Well-Architected Framework, focusing on security, reliability, performance efficiency, operational excellence, and cost optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and distributed tracing for observability.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Security Best Practices, including identity management (Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities), encryption (Azure Key Vault, TLS), and threat protection (Sentinel, Defender for Cloud).
• Proficiency in Azure Cost Management and Optimization strategies, including reserved instances, autoscaling, and rightsizing resources.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategies, integrating on-premises workloads with Azure services.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Strong knowledge of enterprise application design patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, CQRS).
• Knowledge of data platforms and AI/ML Services on Azure.
• Experience with DevSecOps, including container security, CI/CD security scanning, and compliance automation.

Why Join Us:

• Flat-hierarchical, friendly, engineering-oriented, and growth-focused culture.
• Young Team, Thriving Culture
• Flexible work timing,  leaves for life events, and WFH and hybrid options.
• Well-balanced learning and growth opportunities
• Free health insurance.
• Office facility with a fully-equipped game zone, in-office kitchen with affordable lunch service, and free snacks.
• Sponsorship for certifications/events and library service.