[ref. o78297121] Azure Architect

Job Description

This role demands deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure PaaS services, Azure API Management, and security and identity platforms such as Microsoft 365 P2, Intune P2, and Entra ID P2.

You will be responsible for defining cloud architecture strategies, leading solution design, enforcing best practices around cloud security, governance, and scalability, and working cross-functionally with business and technical stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of modern, cloud-native applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver robust, scalable, and secure Azure-based solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Define cloud strategy, architecture patterns, and technology roadmaps for complex enterprise systems.
• Lead and guide the implementation of Azure PaaS services, Azure API Management, and related integration technologies.
• Provide architecture oversight on cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including developers, DevOps engineers, business leaders, and project managers to ensure successful delivery.
• Create architectural documentation, technical specifications, and best practice guides.
• Lead architectural reviews and technical workshops across teams.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to support seamless deployment and monitoring.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of overall experience in IT, with 5+ years in a senior Delivery Architect or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives in large enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including:
• Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps
• Azure API Management
• Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and other core services
• In-depth knowledge of:
• Microsoft 365 P2
• Microsoft Intune P2
• Microsoft Entra ID P2 (Azure Active Directory Premium P2)
• Strong understanding of cloud security, governance frameworks, and compliance (e.g., Zero Trust, RBAC, Conditional Access).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification.
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Background in application modernization, microservices, and containerization (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Familiarity with ITIL, TOGAF, or other architectural frameworks.

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