We are seeking a highly experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have at least 4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture and deep knowledge of Azure services and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deploy secure, scalable, and highly available Azure infrastructures
Develop cloud architecture standards, policies, and roadmaps
Optimize cloud 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 projects
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 4 years of Azure cloud experience in architecture or senior engineering roles
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
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
Azure Certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Expert preferred)
Strong analytical and communication skills