Azure Architect (m/f/d)

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Azure Architect. In this role, you will design and implement enterprise-grade Azure solutions while leading cloud migration projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of hands-on Azure experience and strong knowledge of cloud architecture and security. The position requires an Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, excellent communication, and leadership skills. This role offers opportunities to work on innovative AI/HPC platform designs within a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Azure experience.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, security, networking, and automation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures for enterprise environments.
• Lead cloud migration and microservices transformation projects.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Develop and execute cloud migration strategies for complex workloads.
• Ensure service reliability using Azure Monitor and Service Health.

Skills

Azure Infrastructure

Networking

Load Balancing

Storage & Compute

Monitoring

Identity & Security

Backup

Automation & DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Job description

A global technology solutions provider specializing in cloud services and digital transformation is looking for an experienced Azure Architect with expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade Azure solutions. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, hands‑on experience with Azure services, and exposure to AI/HPC platforms such as Microsoft AI, Cerebras, FluidStack, and AMD‑based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design & Deliver: Create secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures for enterprise environments.
• Modernization Initiatives: Lead cloud migration and microservices transformation projects.
• Solution Blueprinting: Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Migration Strategies: Develop and execute cloud migration strategies for complex workloads.
• Reliability & Optimization: Ensure service reliability using Azure Monitor and Service Health; optimize performance across compute, storage, and networking layers.
• AI/HPC Workloads: Design and implement AI/HPC solutions using cloud‑native GPU and accelerator platforms.
• Governance & Compliance: Provide architectural governance and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Mentorship: Guide engineering teams and lead architecture reviews.

Technical Skills

• Azure Infrastructure: VMs, Virtual Desktop, VNets, App Gateway, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, Private DNS.
• Networking: Palo Alto, Panorama, Cisco SD‑WAN, Infoblox.
• Load Balancing: Azure Load Balancer, App Gateway, Front Door, WAF, NetScaler.
• Storage & Compute: Blob, Files, Disks, App Services, Functions, AKS, ACI, Service Fabric, API Management, Logic Apps, SQL MI.
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Dashboards, Log Analytics, Automation, ARM, Advisor, Cost Management.
• Identity & Security: Azure AD, RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy.
• Backup: Azure Backup, Snapshots, Veeam.
• Automation & DevOps: Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, CLI, Azure DevOps, SDKs, DevTest Labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of hands‑on Azure experience.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (required).
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, security, networking, and automation.
• Experience integrating AI/ML workloads.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Halian Group

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together. At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high‑performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

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