Senior Solutions Architect (Azure Cloud)

Stellar Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Technologies in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role involves architecting enterprise-grade applications, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring secure, scalable Azure architectures for enterprise clients.

You will guide cross-functional teams, oversee architecture reviews, and mentor development teams while aligning technical solutions with business goals and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years focused on Azure architecture and cloud solution design.
• Proven experience in designin Azure Landing Zones and enterprise network topologies.
• Experience with Azure compute (AVDs, App Services, VMs, Functions).
• Experience with Azure storage, integration, monitoring and logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Azure Architecture & Solution Design: Lead end-to-end solution architecture for cloud transformations on Azure.
• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones, VNETs, and hybrid connectivity models (VPN, ExpressRoute).
• Define and document technical architecture for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments.
• Develop scalable multi-region and high-availability architectures aligned with CAF.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization: Lead migration of apps/data to Azure using Azure Migrate and DevOps for CI/CD.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud security

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

AKS

Job description

Role Overview

Stellar Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in architecting enterprise-grade applications, modernizing legacy systems, and designing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures.

This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure successful solution delivery for enterprise clients across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Architecture & Solution Design
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for cloud transformations on Azure.
• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones, Virtual Networks (VNETs), and hybrid connectivity models (VPN, ExpressRoute).
• Define and document technical architecture for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments.
• Develop scalable multi-region and high-availability architectures aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Cloud Migration & Modernization
• Lead migration of applications and data from on-premises or other clouds to Azure.
• Utilize Azure Migrate and Azure DevOps for modernization and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Recommend containerization strategies (AKS, Docker) and serverless solutions (Azure Functions, Logic Apps).
• Ensure cost optimization and resource governance using Azure Cost Management and Advisor.
• Security & Governance
• Define and enforce Azure security policies and governance frameworks.
• Implement Azure Active Directory (AD), RBAC, Conditional Access, and Key Vault integration.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and UAE PDPL.
• Integration & DevOps
• Design APIs and integrations using Azure API Management, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
• Implement DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Bicep for IaC.
• Oversee end-to-end CI/CD processes, test automation, and deployment strategies.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as a technical advisor to executive stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide mentorship to development teams.
• Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to translate business goals into technical solutions.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging Azure services and industry trends.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10 + years of overall IT experience, with 5 + years focused on Azure architecture and cloud solution design.
• Proven experience in:
• Designing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise network topologies.
• Azure compute (AVDs, App Services, VMs, Functions).
• Azure storage (Blob, Files, Cosmos DB, SQL Database).
• Azure integration (Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps).
• Azure monitoring and logging (Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics).
• Familiar with microservices architecture, Kubernetes (AKS), and API gateway implementation.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900).

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Adaptability and ownership mindset in a dynamic client environment.

Job Category

Solutions Architect

Job Type

Full Time

Job Location

Dubai