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.