Cloud Solution Architect

• Define and design scalable secure, and high-performance architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure.

• Lead cloud adoption and migration strategies, including hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical Azure solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and governance for Azure-based solution implementations.

• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory standards in Azure environments.

• Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives to evaluate emerging Azure technologies.

• Architect and optimize Azure infrastructure to optimize performance, scalability, and cost- effectiveness of Azure cloud solutions.

• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

• Stay up to date with Azure innovations, identifying new opportunities for cloud optimization and automation.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and application issues.

• Mentor junior team members and provide knowledge-sharing sessions on Azure best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 6-8 years of hands-on infrastructure design and implementation experience.

• 3 years or more of experience in Cloud Architecture and/or Operations, preferably with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

• Familiarity with multi-cloud environment is advantageous.

• Experienced in architecting infrastructure solutions on Azure for Linux/Unix and Windows, with expertise in server, load balancing, HA/DR, and storage architectures and Azure services such as Kubernetes, Dockers, Functions, Azure SQL/MI.

• Knowledge of automated DevOps release management pipeline is a plus.

• Azure certification is required.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and changing priorities.

• Willingness to travel for short-term and long-term project assignments, understanding the consulting lifestyle.