Azure Solution Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to design, architect, and lead the implementation of enterprise-scale cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Azure infrastructure, PaaS services, cloud migration, security, governance, and modernization initiatives while engaging with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Lead cloud transformation, migration, modernization, and hybrid cloud initiatives.
- Define Azure landing zones, governance, security, networking, and operational frameworks.
- Architect high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
- Design solutions utilizing Azure IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Data, AI, and Integration services.
- Work closely with customers, business stakeholders, project teams, and delivery organizations.
- Conduct architecture reviews, solution assessments, and cloud readiness evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards.
- Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform and Azure-native tools.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cloud engineering teams.
- Develop solution blueprints, HLDs, LLDs, architecture governance documents, and implementation roadmaps.
- Optimize cloud performance, security posture, operational efficiency, and cloud costs.

Required Technical Skills

Azure Core Services

- Azure Virtual Machines
- Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
- Azure Storage
- Azure Load Balancer
- Azure Application Gateway
- Azure VPN Gateway
- Azure ExpressRoute
- Azure DNS
- Azure Backup
- Azure Site Recovery

Azure PaaS & Modernization

- Azure App Services
- Azure Functions
- Azure API Management (APIM)
- Azure Logic Apps
- Azure Service Bus
- Azure Event Grid
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Container Apps
- Azure Container Registry (ACR)





Identity & Security

- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Azure RBAC
- Azure Policy
- Azure Key Vault
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Conditional Access
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

DevOps & Automation

- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Actions
- Terraform
- Bicep / ARM Templates
- PowerShell
- Azure CLI
- CI/CD Implementation

Monitoring & Governance

- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Application Insights
- Azure Cost Management
- FinOps Principles
- Azure Landing Zones
- Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
- Well-Architected Framework (WAF)

Data & Integration

- Azure SQL Database
- Managed Instance
- Cosmos DB
- Data Factory
- Synapse Analytics
- Event Hub

Mandatory Skills

Azure Solution Architecture

Azure Landing Zone Design

Azure Migration & Modernization

Azure Networking & Security

AKS / Containerization

Terraform / Infrastructure as Code

Cloud Governance & Cost Optimization

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Desired Skills

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
- TOGAF Certification
- FinOps Certification
- Multi-Cloud Exposure (AWS/GCP)
- Enterprise Architecture Experience
- Presales and Solutioning Experience

Preferred Profile

- 10+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in Azure architecture and cloud transformation.
- Experience designing and delivering large-scale enterprise Azure solutions.
- Strong understanding of hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with cloud migration, application modernization, and digital transformation programs.
- Solid stakeholder management, consulting, and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to lead architecture discussions, workshops, and executive-level presentations.

Keywords Azure Solution Architect, Azure Landing Zone, Azure Migration, Cloud Architecture, Azure Security, Azure Networking, AKS, Azure PaaS, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cloud Governance, Hybrid Cloud, FinOps, Disaster Recovery, Azure Well-Architected Framework, Cloud Transformation.

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