We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Native Architect - Azure to lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable, and robust cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role is key in defining technical strategies, implementing best practices, and driving enterprise application development and deployment on Azure.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the cloud architecture strategy, roadmap, and technical direction for Azure-native solutions
- Architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance cloud-native applications using Azure services such as Azure Functions, Azure App Service, AKS, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage
- Develop and enforce cloud architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices for Azure application development and operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical architecture with security, compliance, and governance policies
- Evaluate and recommend cloud-native technologies, tools, and frameworks for optimal performance and cost-efficiency on Azure
- Conduct architectural reviews, code reviews, and performance evaluations to ensure adherence to best practices and scalability standards
- Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Terraform
- Mentor development teams on Azure cloud-native architecture best practices, design patterns, and coding standards
- Partner with operations teams to implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for proactive issue detection and resolution
- Stay updated with the latest Azure services and industry trends to introduce innovative solutions that drive business growth
Requirements
- 12 to 16 years of IT experience with 2-3 years in architecting complex enterprise applications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Proven experience as a cloud architect or solution architect focusing on Azure cloud-native solutions
- In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Functions, Azure App Service, AKS, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB
- Hands-on expertise with cloud-native patterns such as microservices, serverless computing, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven architecture
- Strong proficiency in programming languages like C# .Net, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Understanding of cloud security best practices, identity management, and data encryption in Azure
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools such as Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Terraform
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
