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Azure Solution Architect - IN (Immediate joiner preferred)
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Seeking a Senior Azure Solution Architect to design and implement cloud solutions on Azure, lead migrations, and ensure system security and compliance.
Job Title: Azure Solution Architect
Location: Remote
Experience Required: 12+ years in IT / Cloud architecture
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Azure Solution Architect with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and modernizing enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role combines deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, DevOps, containers, and security with leadership in architectural planning, stakeholder engagement, and execution of large-scale migration and modernization projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on Microsoft Azure aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
Lead cloud readiness assessments, application modernization planning, and on-prem to cloud migration initiatives.
Develop high-level and low-level architecture designs covering compute, storage, networking, identity, backup/DR, and monitoring.
Architect complex Azure networking solutions, with a strong focus on:
azure networking foundations
azure Hybrid Connectivity (VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, VNet Peering)
network security and segmentation using Azure Firewall and NSGs
scaling, best practices, and limitations of network infrastructure
Cross-tenant connectivity and multi-subscription designs
Drive architecture discussions around scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, compliance, and performance.
Lead the implementation of advanced Azure Active Directory (AD) Premium features focused on security, identity governance, and compliance.
Architect and provision Azure Kubernetes Service(AKS) clusters in Azure, including configuration of node pools, sizing, and integration with other Azure services.
Provide end-to-end system design for critical platforms such as core banking systems—including app servers, databases, messaging layers, security modules, and third-party integrations.
Guide DevOps strategy and CI/CD implementations using GitHub Actions or similar tools.
Develop and present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and migration cost estimations to stakeholders.
Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all assigned resources and ensure smooth delivery in collaboration with engineers, PMs, and client teams.
Identify and resolve system vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and misconfigurations with industry best practices.
Required Skills and Experience:
12+ years of professional IT experience with a strong focus on cloud architecture and solution delivery.
10+ years working with Microsoft Azure, including designing and implementing production-grade workloads.
Proven expertise in:
Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, and security services
Azure networking (core concepts, hybrid connectivity, firewalls, scaling, cross-tenant design)
Kubernetes (AKS), containers, and Azure App Services
Azure Active Directory (including Premium features)
Devops methodologies and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Identity & Access Management (IAM), policy, governance, and compliance
Strong experience conducting assessments and leading large-scale migrations.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to present technical solutions to business stakeholders.
Effective leadership and collaboration capabilities in a cross-functional and client-facing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant Azure certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Associate)
Strong background in infrastructure and networking
Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and use of collaborative tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Experience working in core banking or other regulated domains is a plus
Top Skills
Azure Active Directory
Azure Devops
Azure Kubernetes Service
Github Actions
Azure
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