Azure Architect - Chennai

We are seeking a seasoned

Azure Architect

with over

15 years of IT experience , including

5+ years of specialized expertise in Microsoft Azure . The ideal candidate will possess deep technical proficiency in

cloud-native architectures , particularly within

Microsoft Azure , and demonstrate strong hands-on skills in

Java, J2EE, and Advanced Java

for enterprise application development.

Job Description : Extensive

architecture and development experience

across

multi-tier, distributed, and cloud-native systems , with strong hands-on expertise in

Java, J2EE, and Advanced Java

technologies for enterprise application development.

Proven ability to

translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions , aligning with enterprise architecture principles and governance.

Strong background in

application modernization, cloud adoption strategy, and hybrid environment integration

(on-premises + Azure).

Experienced in

consulting and delivering large-scale implementations

on Microsoft Azure across multiple domains.

Expertise in

Azure Infrastructure, Networking, Storage, Applications, and Azure DevOps

ecosystem.

Skilled in

creating solution proposals, architecture documents, and presenting winning technical propositions

for Microsoft Azure engagements.

Well-versed with

modern cloud architecture styles and design patterns

including microservices, event-driven, and serverless architectures.

Proficient in

defining migration roadmaps, cloud adoption strategies, and effort estimation

for enterprise workloads.

Hands-on experience with

Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Azure AD, and Azure Site Recovery .

Experienced in

developing and deploying Cloud-Native Applications

using Azure PaaS services — App Service Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure Functions, Containers, AKS, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.

Strong knowledge of

Enterprise Integration Technologies

such as BizTalk, Azure API Management, Logic Apps, and Service Bus.

Demonstrates strong

analytical and technical problem-solving

capabilities with hands-on solution design experience.

Successfully implemented projects involving

Authentication and Authorization

using Azure AD or OAuth, and

claims-based authentication (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)

with MFA and RBAC.

Proficient in setting up

Monitoring, Logging, and Diagnostics

on Azure for application observability.

Experience with

WebLogic Server

is

preferable , especially for enterprise deployments and integration scenarios.

Excellent

communication and stakeholder management skills

— able to engage both business and technical audiences effectively.

Adept at

leading architecture discussions, conducting design reviews , and mentoring development teams in adopting architectural best practices.

Preferred Certification :

Microsoft Certified :

Azure Solutions Architect Expert .

Added Advantage : Working knowledge of

C#, Python, and JavaScript

in addition to core Java expertise.