Azure CLoud Infrastructure Architect

This role is ideal for a cloud professional who can architect end-to-end solutions spanning infrastructure, data processing, and application integration with a focus on practical implementation.

We're seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise cloud solutions. This role combines infrastructure expertise with solution architecture to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient Azure-based systems for processing and analyzing complex data workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure with focus on serverless and managed services
• Configure email processing pipelines, data extraction systems, and search capabilities
• Develop event-driven architectures using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid
• Establish secure data storage solutions with appropriate vector search capabilities
• Create and optimize APIs for frontend integration and data retrieval
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and security controls
• Provide technical leadership on infrastructure decisions and architectural patterns
• Collaborate with development teams to implement robust cloud platforms

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of IT infrastructure experience with 3 years focused on Azure
• Strong hands-on technical knowledge of Azure serverless and managed services
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API and email processing workflows
• Practical implementation of data storage solutions (Blob Storage, Cosmos DB)
• Background in search services and vector-based data retrieval
• Experience implementing secure API gateways and frontend integration points
• Knowledge of AI/ML service integration within cloud architectures

Technical Skills

• *Azure Core Services*: Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Service Bus, App Service
• *Data & Storage*: Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, Cognitive Search, vector embeddings
• *Integration*: Microsoft Graph API, RESTful APIs, webhook processing
• *Security*: Managed Identities, Key Vault, RBAC, private endpoints
• *Monitoring*: Application Insights, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics
• *Development*: Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• *Frontend Integration*: Experience with modern web frameworks (React)

Good to Have

• Experience with OpenAI services and LangChain integration
• Knowledge of IaC using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Background in event-driven and message-based architectures
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Azure certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate)
• Experience with batch and real-time data processing
• Cost optimization and resource management expertise