Lead Azure Cloud Architect & Optimization Specialist

Location: Hewlett
About the Role:Experiture is looking for a highly experiencedAzure Architectto join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise inAzure PaaS servicesandmodern cloud solutionsto design, optimize, and manage Experiture's infrastructure for efficiency and scalability. You will play a pivotal role in architecting cloud infrastructure that supports our digital marketing platform and ensures cost-effective resource utilization. This position requires strong knowledge ofAzure's PaaS offerings, particularly inSQL solutionsandSynapse Analytics, alongside experience in optimizingresource usage,cost management, andcloud operations.Key

Responsibilities:

• Design and Architect Azure Infrastructure:
  • Architect and implement Azure cloud solutions usingAzure App Service,Azure SQL Database,SQL Pools (Synapse Analytics),Azure Functions,Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS),Azure Data Factory, andAzure API Management.
  • Optimize platform infrastructure for performance, scalability, and efficiency using a combination of Azure PaaS services.
  • Design cloud architecture that integrates Azure Synapse Analytics,Azure Fabric, andAzure SQL Poolsto manage big data analytics and data warehousing needs.
• Azure PaaS Expertise:
  • Provide hands-on expertise in managing and scalingAzure SQL Database,Azure Synapse Analytics,Azure SQL Pools, andvarious SQL offerings(e.g., Hyperscale, Managed Instance).
  • Architect solutions usingAzure Cosmos DB,Azure Blob Storage,Azure Service Bus,Azure Event Grid, andAzure Redis Cachefor modern application development.
  • Implemented and managed serverless architectures withAzure Functions and orchestrated workflows withAzure Logic Apps.
  • OverseeAzure Cognitive Servicesintegration for AI-driven functionality andAzure Searchfor enterprise search solutions.
• Resource Optimization and Cost Management:
  • Continuously monitor and optimizeresource utilization,scalability, andcost-efficiencyfor Azure services using tools such asAzure Monitor,Azure Advisor, andAzure Cost Management.
  • Implement strategies forright-sizingAzure resources,auto-scaling, and leveragingAzure Reserved Instancesfor cost-saving.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary spending by decommissioning underutilized resources and optimizing service tiers.
• Data Management and Analytics:
  • Manage and optimizedata pipelines,data lakes, andbig data workloadsusingAzure Synapse Analytics,SQL Pools,Azure Data Factory, andAzure Event Hubs.
  • Architect scalable solutions for real-time analytics withAzure Stream Analyticsand manage data storage withAzure Data Lake StorageandBlob Storage.
  • Design and implement modern data warehouse solutions, focusing onETL processes,data transformation, anddata orchestration.
• Automation, CI/CD, and Dev Ops:
  • Implement and maintainCI/CD pipelinesusingAzure Dev Ops Services, automating infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and service management.
  • Lead initiatives around infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools likeARM templates,Terraform, andBicepto automate infrastructure provisioning and updates.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Ensure that all cloud architecture follows industry-standard security protocols, includingidentity management,encryption, andaccess control.
  • Collaborate with the security team to implementAzure Security Center,Azure Policy, andAzure Blueprintsfor security, compliance, and governance.
  • Design and enforce best practices for data privacy and compliance in line withGDPRand other regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience working withAzure cloud servicesandPaaS solutions.
  • Proven expertise inAzure SQL Database,SQL Pools,Azure Synapse Analytics, andmodern Azure SQL solutions(e.g.,Hyperscale,Managed Instance).
  • Hands-on experience withAzure App Service,Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS),Azure Functions,Logic Apps,Azure Cosmos DB,Azure API Management,Azure Data Factory, andAzure Blob Storage.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency inAzure PaaS services, with a specific focus ondata warehousing, analytics, and big data processing.
  • Experience managing and architectingAzure Synapse AnalyticsandSQL Pool environments.
  • Deep understanding ofCI/CD pipelines,Dev Ops practices, and infrastructure…