Cloud Architect

Job Description – Azure Cloud Architect
Experience: 7–15 Years
Location: Bangalore
Mandatory Skills: Azure Infrastructure, Linux, Cloud Architecture & Design
Certification: Azure Cloud Architect Certification Preferred
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and support Azure cloud solutions. The candidate must have strong hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure, Linux, cloud architecture, and solution design. The role involves cloud migration, infrastructure optimization, automation, and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, implement, and support cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Design cloud infrastructure and application architectures based on business and technical requirements.
Develop strategies to migrate applications and workloads to the cloud.
Automate cloud operations, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment processes.
Manage cloud deployments within defined budgets and ensure infrastructure SLA compliance.
Work closely with business leads, product owners, lead architects, and engineers to understand requirements and identify suitable architectural patterns.
Resolve application-to-platform integration issues related to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Research and recommend solutions for Azure data transformation, data connectivity, operational frameworks, and application integration.
Create and maintain architectural templates, technical designs, implementation plans, and operational documentation.
Enhance cloud capabilities by developing and implementing reusable cloud application patterns.
Support engineering teams in adopting cloud-native services and modern application architectures.
Mandatory Skills
Strong knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft Azure.
Hands-on experience with Azure Infrastructure and Linux.
Proven experience in cloud architecture, solution design, and implementation.
Experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure components, including:
Virtual machines and servers
Cloud networking
Load balancers
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Understanding of modern cloud application architecture.
Exposure to cloud-managed services, Function as a Service (FaaS), containers, and managed databases.
Experience with cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
Azure Cloud Architect certification.
Experience with cloud infrastructure automation and operational frameworks.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Candidate Requirements
Total Experience: 7–15 Years
Minimum Relevant Experience: 4+ Years in cloud architecture/design
Primary Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure
Mandatory Technical Skills: Azure Infrastructure, Linux, Architecture/Design
Location: Bangalore
Important: Candidates must have hands-on Azure infrastructure experience and prior involvement in architecture and design activities.

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