Azure L3 Architect

ob Title: Azure Kubernetes Architect and Administrator (L3 Capacity, Managed Services) Key Responsibilities:

• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Architect, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters on Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Azure Infrastructure and Platform Services:
  • IaaS: Design and implement robust Azure-based infrastructure for critical BFSI applications.
  • PaaS: Optimize the use of Azure PaaS services, including App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Service Fabric.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to BFSI industry standards by implementing advanced security measures (e.g., Azure Security Center, role-based access control, encryption protocols).
• Cost Optimization: Analyze and optimize Azure resource usage to minimize costs while maintaining performance and compliance standards.
• Automation: Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows using tools like Terraform, Helm, and Azure DevOps.
• Process Improvements: Continuously identify areas for operational enhancements in line with BFSI-specific needs.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to support deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and the lifecycle management of applications.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure IaaS and PaaS, and container orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and tools such as Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with cost management tools such as Azure Cost Management + Billing.
• Experience in monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.
• Understanding of BFSI compliance regulations and standards.
• Process improvement experience using frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications like Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Azure DevOps Engineer are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Azure and Kubernetes environments within BFSI or similar industries.

Expertise in AKS, Azure IaaS, PaaS, and security tools like Azure Security Center. Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Strong understanding of BFSI compliance standards. Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Azure Log Analytics, and ADF. Skilled in cost management using Azure Cost Management tools. Knowledge of ServiceNow ITSM, Freshworks ITSM, change management, team leadership, and process improvement frameworks like Lean or Six Sigma.