Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title : Azure Cloud Architect

Location : Chennai / Hyderabad / Bangalore

Experience : 10–15 years overall | 5+ years in Azure Architecture

Budget : Open to discuss

Notice Period : Immediate joiner / Serving notice with less than 60 days / Notice is less than 60 days

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and oversee enterprise-grade cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. This role will lead cloud modernization efforts, define architecture standards, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Architect end-to-end Azure Cloud solutions across compute, networking, storage, identity, and security.

Develop Azure landing zones, governance frameworks, and cloud operating models.

Lead large-scale cloud migrations, modernization, and platform engineering initiatives.

Design scalable and secure architectures using Azure IaaS and PaaS services (VMs, VNets, App Services, AKS, Storage, Key Vault, Monitor, Defender, etc.).

Define and implement IaC using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

Establish CI / CD pipelines with Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions for cloud deployments.

Ensure compliance, security hardening, identity management, and policy enforcement (Azure AD, RBAC, NSGs, Policies).

Optimize cost, performance, and cloud resource utilization.

Work closely with engineering, DevOps, security, and networking teams to align cloud solutions with business needs.

Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and mentoring to teams.

Required Skills & Experience

10–15 years in cloud, infrastructure, or architecture roles.

5+ years designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure.

Strong expertise in Azure networking, identity, governance, monitoring, and security.

Deep understanding of Azure IaaS / PaaS services and cloud-native architecture patterns.

Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, ARM, Azure DevOps, and automation frameworks.

Experience with containerization and orchestration (AKS, Docker).

Strong ability to translate business needs into scalable architectural designs.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert (highly preferred).

Experience with hybrid cloud setups and connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN).

Knowledge of Zero Trust, security frameworks, and cloud compliance.

Familiarity with serverless architectures (Azure Functions, Logic Apps).

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead cutting-edge cloud transformation programs.

Access to modern tools, certifications, and professional development.

Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.