Azure Cloud Architect

  • Cloud Migration & Architecture
  • Lead end-to-end VM migrations, including sizing, dependency mapping, and post-migration validation
  • Develop High-Level Designs (HLD) and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
  • Design secure and scalable Azure landing zones and hybrid connectivity solutions
  • Infrastructure as Code & Automation
  • Develop and manage Terraform modules, state management, and environment guardrails
  • Implement automation using PowerShell and Azure CLI with proper error handling and idempotency
  • Manage configuration automation using Ansible playbooks and roles
  • Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure
  • Work with Azure core services, networking, and identity/access management
  • Integrate on-prem infrastructure with Azure using secure connectivity patterns
  • Provision and manage IaaS VMs and core infrastructure components
  • CI/CD & Repository Management
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments
  • Implement deployment strategies, approvals, rollback mechanisms, and change controls
  • Follow best practices in Git workflows, branching strategies, and version control hygiene
  • Operations & Governance
  • Implement monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
  • Support incident management and operational stability
  • Apply OS hardening, patching, and system troubleshooting best practices
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud and infrastructure engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud migration projects
  • Deep knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles
  • Experience with Linux system administration and VM provisioning
  • Strong scripting experience using PowerShell and Azure CLI
  • Experience with Ansible configuration management
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD and release governance
  • Excellent communication skills and strong ownership mindset