Azure Solution Architect

Roles and Responsibilities:

Create detailed HLDs and LLDs for Azure-based enterprise solutions. Architect robust and scalable Azure resource topologies, landing zones, and environment structures. Design and implement cloud security controls, IAM models, encryption standards, network security, and governance policies. Define and standardize integration patterns using Azure API Management, Event Grid, Event Hub, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions. Lead identity architecture using Azure AD/Entra ID, including authentication/authorization flows. Build and manage DevSecOps pipelines, quality gates, and CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps or GitHub. Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and code reviews to ensure quality, compliance, and best practices. Work closely with cross-functional teams to validate feasibility and align solutions with business and technical requirements. Mentor developers and engineers on Azure architecture, security, integration, and best development practices. Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and deployment guidelines. Drive cloud governance standards, monitoring, cost optimization, and performance improvements across all implemented solutions.

Job Description:

Strong expertise in Azure solution architecture for enterprise-scale implementations. Must have deep hands-on experience designing High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for cloud solutions. Should be proficient in architecting secure, scalable, and well-governed Azure environments covering compute, networking, storage, identity, and monitoring. Requires strong knowledge of cloud security design, Zero Trust principles, and security controls across Azure services. Must have expertise in designing integration patterns, including API-based, microservices, and event-driven architectures using Azure Integration Services. Should have hands-on experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, identity flows, app registrations, RBAC models, and enterprise identity integration. Experience in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline design, secure quality gates, and code governance is essential. Must be able to guide engineering teams, perform architecture reviews, enforce standards, and ensure solution compliance. Strong communication skills needed for documentation, architecture presentations, and stakeholder collaboration. Preferably Azure Architect Certified (AZ 305 or similar), with 3–5 years of experience implementing large-scale Azure solutions