- Company Name
- Raas Infotek
- Job Title
- Azure Cloud Architect
- Job Description
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Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Role Summary: Design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure environments that align with business objectives. Lead modernization initiatives, manage IaC and cost controls, enforce security and compliance, and collaborate with DevOps, application, and infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, high‑performance cloud solutions.
Expactations:
- Deliver enterprise‑level Azure architecture that meets security, compliance, and scalability requirements.
- Drive migration from legacy systems to Azure‑native services and modern workloads.
- Govern cost, usage, and security across Azure regions, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Mentor development and operations teams on cloud best practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead technical evaluations, architecture reviews, and interview processes for cloud talent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect hub‑and‑spoke Azure topologies using private endpoints, managed identities, VNets, and ExpressRoute.
- Create HLD/LLD, SOPs, RCA reports, and documentation for Azure deployments.
- Design and configure Azure IaaS/PaaS services (Key Vault, Synapse, ADF, Databricks, Spark, SQL MI, APIM, App Gateway, App Services, etc.).
- Implement cloud security, Zero Trust principles, network security groups, NVA, and compliance protocols with cybersecurity teams.
- Collaborate with monitoring teams to triage alerts and resolve incidents.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Azure DevOps.
- Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning across Azure regions.
- Provide architectural guidance on CI/CD, IaC, and automation for DevOps and application teams.
- Track cloud resources, costs, and cost attribution in alignment with governance workflows.
Required Skills:
- Extensive experience in Azure cloud architecture and operations.
- Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, ADF, Key Vault, Blob Storage, SQL MI, Databricks, APIM, App Gateway, App Service Plans, App Services, Function Apps, Logic Apps, AVD, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and automation of infrastructure provisioning.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, VNets, network security groups, NVAs, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and governance workflows.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex failures across multi‑cloud environments.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ‑104, AZ‑303, AZ‑304, AZ‑400, or equivalent).