Azure Cloud Architect

Role Overview

• Architect solutions in Azure
• Azure Networking, Azure Functions, AppService , Data Factory, Azure File Share, Custom Role Based Access Control, Virtual Machine Hardening, IoT, Storage, Azure Databases, Sentinel, Backup Recovery modules, Azure AD, containers, Security, analytics, etc.
• Support the migration of customer workloads to the public cloud; Build out target public cloud architectures for existing on-premises customer workloads that will be moved.
• Support analysis of applications targeted at migration to the public cloud.
• Create architecture diagrams of target public architecture based on best practices and with customer requirements in mind; walkthrough diagrams with the customer and gain buy-in.
• Perform migration from on-premises environments into Azure using 6R techniques such as Rehosting, Re-platforming, Refactoring, etc., depending on the customer’s needs.
• Build and maintain security, network, and systems management applications within an AWS and/or Azure environment.
• Implement availability, scalability, and performance plans for AWS managed service environments.
• Implement processes and quality improvements through task automation: Implement Infrastructure-as-code ( IaC ), automate security controls and alerts, as well as routine maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with a team of architects, engineers, and developers to create functional design specifications.
• Lead and develop best practices for a larger Cloud Engineering team.
• Closely coordinate with the DevOps team on additional cloud automation above the infrastructure layer.
• Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques, including bulk application transfers into the cloud.
• Responsible for design, development, and architecture of Cloud solutions.
• Work closely with developers and engineers to recommend and design database or data storage solutions that effectively reflect our business needs, security, and service level requirements.
• Manage the migration of existing databases from on-premises to the cloud using various tools provided.
• Review coding done to advance application upgrade, extension, or other development.
• Analyze the application for data integrity issues.
• Mentor less experienced technical staff; may use high-end development tools to assist or facilitate the development process.
• Development of automated solutions to monitor and support our software development and release processes.

Requirements

• Experience in the following technologies: Certification in Azure and AWS Architecture.
• Enterprise Architecture TOGAF and a Postgraduate qualification in Technology.
• Azure Architecture & Hybrid Cloud: Design and implementation of Azure solutions integrated with on ‑ prem environments.
• Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ): Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep and/or ARM templates.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Automation of infrastructure and deployments; collaboration with DevOps teams.
• Cloud Security & Governance: Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, enterprise security controls.
• Containers & AKS: Experience with containerized workloads and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Workload Migration: Application of 6R strategies for on ‑ prem to cloud migrations.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• IoT
• Kubernetes
• Terraform

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team
• Excellent compensation in USD
• Hardware and software setup (mandatory)