The ideal candidate will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand architecture needs by multiple business units. To be effective in this position, you must feel comfortable owning the entire architecture development process from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Define Azure target architectures aligned to Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected pillars.
- Lead discovery, dependency mapping, wave planning, cut-over, and validation for large migration programmes.
- Create and maintain reference designs, blueprints, and technical roadmaps.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM / Bicep) and CI / CD automation (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
- Embed defence-in-depth controls (Azure AD, NSG, Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel) and policy-as-code.
- Establish observability with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights; drive cost optimization via Azure Cost Management.
- Mentor engineers, present designs to stakeholders, and ensure knowledge transfer across delivery squads.
Required Skills & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.8+ years of hands-on Azure architecture and delivery experience.Expertise across Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, and Management services on Azure.Proficiency in Terraform and / or ARM / Bicep, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and CI / CD pipelines.Proven record delivering complex Azure migration or modernisation projects in production environments.