Azure Cloud Architect

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement and manage secure, scalable and cost‑efficient solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role involves shaping our cloud strategy, leading migration projects and working closely with development, DevOps and security teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure, scalable, highly available Azure infrastructures.
• Develop cloud architecture standards, policies and roadmaps.
• Optimize resources for performance and cost efficiency.
• Implement security, governance and compliance controls.
• Automate deployments using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps, development and security teams.
• Monitor system performance and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on Azure architecture or senior engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Azure core services (VMs, VNet, Azure AD, Storage, App Services, AKS, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with IaC tools such as ARM, Bicep or Terraform.
• Understanding of networking, identity management and cloud security.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Azure Solutions Architect certification (Associate or Expert) preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Azure
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Virtual Network
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure Storage
• Azure App Services
• Azure Kubernetes Service
• Azure SQL
• ARM templates
• Bicep
• Terraform
• PowerShell
• Python
• Bash
• CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps practices
• Networking
• Identity management
• Cloud security