Azure Cloud Architect
Job Summary
Job Description
This role requires a Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure with experience in application migration assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and architectural designs. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive application migration and cloud readiness assessments, leading architectural designs aligning with the Azure Well-Architected Framework, facilitating requirement-gathering workshops, developing TCO calculations, providing expert guidance during cloud migrations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of Azure services, networking, security, IAM, Kubernetes (AKS), containers, Azure App Service, and DevOps practices using GitHub Actions. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills are crucial.
Must have:
- Azure Cloud expertise
- Application migration experience
- Architectural design skills
- DevOps and CI/CD knowledge (GitHub Actions)
- Strong communication and teamwork
Good to have:
- Azure Certifications
- Agile methodologies
- Cost analysis expertise
10 skills required
Job Details
Job Title: Cloud Architect (Azure)
Location:Remote
About the Role: We are looking for an Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure who is experienced at leading application migration assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and delivering high-quality architectural designs. The successful candidate will have expertise in Azure, networking, security, IAM, Kubernetes (AKS), containers, Azure App Service, DevOps practices, and GitHub Actions. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proactive communication, and outstanding soft skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and teams.
Key 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.
Required Skills and Experience:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.
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