▷ (Apply Now) Azure Architect

Job Description Key Responsibilities: - Cloud Solution Design: - Design and architect cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure services and frameworks. - Define and implement cloud infrastructure and security architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective. - Lead the development and implementation of cloud migration strategies for legacy applications to Azure. - Provide recommendations on architecture and services to improve cloud scalability, security, performance, and resilience. - Cloud Infrastructure Management: - Architect and manage Azure-based infrastructure using services like Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Storage. - Manage and optimize Azure Active Directory (AAD), Identity & Access Management (IAM), and role-based access controls (RBAC). - Implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate deployments and integration. - Security and Compliance: - Design and implement security frameworks for Azure-based solutions, including encryption, identity management, and threat protection. - Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001. - Provide security and governance frameworks for Azure services, ensuring secure data access and protection. - Cloud Cost Optimization: - Work with finance and operations teams to manage cloud costs effectively by optimizing resource allocation, scaling, and leveraging Azure's cost management tools. - Recommend cost-saving initiatives, including using reserved instances, auto-scaling, and spot VMs. - Collaboration and Leadership: - Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and other architects to understand business requirements and translate them into Azure solutions. - Lead the cloud adoption strategy, working with project teams to define and implement cloud best practices. - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and developers, helping them understand Azure best practices and design principles. - Cloud Migration: - Lead the migration of legacy applications and on-premises systems to Microsoft Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and risk. - Define strategies for hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud solutions. - Ensure cloud migration aligns with business goals, security standards, and compliance regulations. - Monitoring and Troubleshooting: - Utilize Azure monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to proactively monitor cloud environments. - Provide recommendations for troubleshooting, resolving issues, and maintaining high-availability architectures. - Documentation and Reporting: - Create comprehensive architecture documentation that includes solution designs, technical specifications, and operational procedures. - Provide regular status reports on cloud infrastructure, deployments, and optimization opportunities. Requirements: - Education: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303, AZ-304) or Azure Architect Design (AZ-305) are preferred. - Experience: - 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and Microsoft Azure technologies. - Strong experience with Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and related services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Active Directory (AAD). - Hands-on experience with cloud migration strategies, including migrating from on-premises environments to the cloud. - Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation and Azure DevOps. - Technical Skills: - Deep understanding of Azure architecture principles, including networking, security, compute, and storage. - Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Bicep. - Strong knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS). - Experience with Azure governance tools such as Azure Policy, Azure Security Center, and Azure Blueprints.