Azure Cloud Architect

Summary

Join our team as a Sr. Cloud Architect (Azure) and lead application migration assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and architectural designs. You will leverage your expertise in Azure, networking, security, IAM, Kubernetes (AKS), containers, Azure App Service, and DevOps practices. This remote role demands strong analytical skills, proactive communication, and excellent teamwork. You will develop TCO calculations and migration cost analyses. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance throughout cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with best practices. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for success.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, specifically in application migrations and modernizations within Azure environments
• Deep technical knowledge in Azure Cloud services, networking, security frameworks, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Kubernetes (AKS), container technologies, and Azure App Service
• Strong hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD using GitHub Actions or similar tool
• Demonstrable ability to conduct effective cloud assessments and translate business needs into high-quality architectural designs
• Exceptional soft skills, including clear communication, proactive engagement, and effective teamwork

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive application migration and cloud readiness assessments
• Lead high-level and detailed architectural designs covering Azure Well Architected Framework pillars and application modernization requirements
• Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, clearly translating business and technical requirements into actionable design documents
• Develop and present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations and migration cost analyses to stakeholders
• Provide expert guidance and leadership throughout cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders
• Ensure clear, concise, and proactive communication across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks