Role: Azure Architect
Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Azure Architect to design, implement, and support scalable and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Azure architecture, cloud migration, security, networking, DevOps, and infrastructure automation.
Required Skills10+ years of IT experience with strong Azure Cloud experience
Hands-on experience designing Azure cloud architecture and solutions
Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes
Strong knowledge of Azure Networking and Security
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git
Experience with Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
Strong experience in cloud migration and modernization
Knowledge of Azure compute, storage, databases, and monitoring services
Experience with cloud security, governance, and best practices
Strong communication and technical leadership skills
ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable, secure, and highly available Azure solutions
Lead Azure cloud migration and modernization initiatives
Define cloud architecture, standards, and best practices
Work closely with development, infrastructure, security, and business teams
Design Azure networking, security, compute, storage, and application solutions
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/ARM/Bicep
Support DevOps and CI/CD automation
Review existing architecture and recommend improvements
Troubleshoot complex cloud issues and provide technical guidance
Ensure solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and cost requirements
PreferredMicrosoft Azure Architect certification
Experience with enterprise-level Azure environments
Experience with hybrid cloud environments
Knowledge of Azure governance and cost optimization