Azure Architect

The manager is looking for an Azure Architect. Please find the job description below.

Duration: 6 Months
Remote

About Client:
The client is a prominent global technology solutions provider, renowned for its comprehensive range of services and products tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses.
The company's core focus revolves around assisting organizations in managing and optimizing their IT operations, thereby driving productivity, efficiency, and innovation. It offers an extensive array of services, including strategic consulting, technology implementation, cloud computing, data center management, cybersecurity, software licensing, and hardware procurement.
In addition to its business-to-business (B2B) services, it also serves as a valuable resource for IT professionals and decision-makers, providing valuable insights and thought leadership through its various publications, webinars, and events.

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
• The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure governance, regional landing zones, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to drive enterprise-scale cloud deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect Azure solutions aligned with organizational governance policies and compliance requirements
• Establish and maintain regional landing zones to enable secure, scalable cloud deployments
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
• Implement Azure governance frameworks, policies, and cost optimization strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architecture
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to cloud engineering teams

Required Skills & Experience:

• Azure Foundation: Comprehensive knowledge of Azure core services, subscriptions, resource groups, and management tools
• Governance: Expertise in Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), compliance frameworks, and security standards
• Regional Landing Zones: Experience designing and implementing Azure landing zones across multiple regions with proper isolation and connectivity
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency with Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, or similar IaC tools for automated deployments
• Azure certifications (AZ-305 or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of cloud architecture experience

Physical Requirements:

• The successful candidate must be able to sit for extended periods, use a computer workstation, and participate in video conferences. Ability to travel for client meetings and training sessions (up to 25% annually) is required.