Job Description: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Key Responsibilities:

1. Infrastructure Architecture

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate across teams to gather requirements and translate them into efficient architecture designs.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

1. Azure DevOps

• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps across multiple projects and environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and management.
• Continuously enhance CI/CD processes for improved efficiency and reliability.

1. Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner with development, operations, and security teams to integrate infrastructure and deployment workflows seamlessly.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, effectively communicating complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on achieving business objectives.

1. Monitoring and Optimization

• Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implement preventive measures to optimize performance.

1. Documentation and Training

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectures, configurations, and operational processes.
• Train team members on best practices and utilization of implemented solutions.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience (10-12 years) in designing and deploying cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Deep expertise in Azure DevOps for CI/CD and release management.
• Familiarity with application security and information security controls.
• Knowledge of large-scale distributed systems, multi-tier architectures, and monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of Azure cost management and resource tagging for enterprise environments.
• Experience with containerization services in Azure.

Desired Skills:

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, etc.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.