Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect

Location: Kolkata/Bangalore/Chennai/Kochi/Hyderabad

Exp: 10+ years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect with 10+ years of IT experience and strong expertise in designing, implementing, securing, and managing enterprise-scale cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining cloud architecture, creating high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD), implementing infrastructure automation, supporting cloud operations, and driving best practices across Azure environments.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of Azure services, cloud security, infrastructure automation, networking, DevOps practices, and cloud migration strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, highly available, secure, and fault-tolerant Azure cloud environments.
• Gather business and technical requirements and translate them into robust Azure architecture solutions.
• Create and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for Azure platforms and cloud solutions.
• Provision and manage Azure resources including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security services.
• Design and implement Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), VPNs, NSGs, Load Balancers, DNS services, and connectivity solutions.
• Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM templates.
• Support cloud operations, monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities.
• Configure and monitor Azure environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related observability tools.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to improve operational efficiency.
• Support and guide DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and containerized workloads.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Docker.
• Ensure cloud security, governance, compliance, and industry best practices are followed.
• Identify cloud optimization opportunities and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Support cloud migration projects using Azure Migration tools and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership, operational guidance, and Azure best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of overall IT experience with significant experience on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure services including:
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Storage
• Azure Networking
• Azure Functions
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and solution design.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Azure Security Services
• Azure Governance
• Strong networking knowledge including:
• DNS
• VPN
• VNet
• NSG
• Load Balancers
• Routing
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Terraform
• ARM Templates
• Scripting experience in:
• PowerShell
• Bash
• Python
• Experience with CI/CD implementation and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of:
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• Containerization (Docker)
• Kubernetes (AKS)
• Strong experience in IAM, RBAC, and Azure AD administration.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Azure Migration tools and cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Linux and Windows Server administration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure CLI and Azure APIs.
• Exposure to Jenkins and Git.
• Understanding of cloud security frameworks and compliance standards.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Engineering
• Related Technical Discipline

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)