Cloud Native Architect - Azure

Office in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore

Solution Architecture

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We are seeking an experienced Cloud Native Architect specializing in Azure to join our team and drive the design, implementation, and evolution of cutting-edge cloud-native solutions. As a key technical leader, you will architect scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient systems while ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the cloud architecture strategy, roadmap, and technical direction for Azure-native solutions
Architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance cloud-native applications using Azure services such as Azure Functions, Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, etc.
Develop and implement cloud architecture patterns, design principles, standards, and best practices for application development, deployment, and operations on Azure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture designs, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and governance policies
Evaluate and recommend cloud-native technologies, tools, and frameworks to optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability on Azure
Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and performance assessments to ensure adherence to architecture guidelines, scalability, and reliability of solutions
Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar tools
Lead and mentor development teams on Azure cloud-native architecture best practices, design patterns, and coding standards
Collaborate with operations teams to implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for Azure-based applications, ensuring proactive issue detection and resolution
Stay updated with the latest Azure services, features, and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions that drive business value

Requirements

12+ years of IT experience, including the last 2-3 years spent architecting complex enterprise applications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Proven experience as a cloud architect, solution architect, or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud-native solutions
In-depth knowledge of Azure services and capabilities, including Azure Functions, Azure App Service, AKS, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, etc.
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture patterns, such as microservices, serverless computing, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), event-driven architecture, and API management
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C# .NET, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with cloud security best practices, identity management, data encryption, and compliance standards in Azure
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and configuration management tools (Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, etc.)
Knowledge of security best practices, identity management, and data encryption in Azure
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a team environment
Strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or related certifications