Azure Architect

Overview

The Azure Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud architecture with business objectives, ensure best practices in cloud governance, and drive innovation through cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure services, infrastructure as code, and enterprise architecture principles.

• Design end-to-end Azure solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop reference architectures and solution blueprints for cloud adoption and migration.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security in all Azure-based designs.

• Define and enforce cloud governance policies, including cost management, security, and compliance.
• Lead cloud adoption strategies and roadmap planning.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services and third-party tools.

• Oversee deployment of Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Automate cloud operations and workflows using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or similar CI/CD tools.
• Support migration of on-premises workloads to Azure.

• Implement Azure security best practices including identity management, role-based access control (RBAC), and network security.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Work closely with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and developers.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance on performance optimization.

• Monitor cloud performance and usage; recommend cost-saving measures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure and services.

• Conduct regular one-on-ones to align cultural & business objectives, prioritize the most important work and coach to high performance.
• Facilitate execution through effective situational leadership tools.
• Support engagement and action by listening to team member feedback – what’s working, what’s not – support them in initiating and executing positive changes and provided them with adequate resources.
• Support in the team members professional and personal.
• Catch team members being approximately right through timely, individualized recognition.
• Promote collaboration and face to face interaction.

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of relevant experience with requisite competencies.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, etc.).
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.