Azure Cloud Architect

Empover; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower ITech Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design and lead secure, scalable cloud solutions. The role spans architecture, cloud transformation, security, networking, DevOps, and technical leadership.

The candidate will design landing zones, governance, and high-availability architectures using Azure services, while mentoring cloud engineering teams and delivering cost-optimized solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with strong hands-on Azure experience.
• Proven experience in Azure architecture and enterprise cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Networking, Security, Identity, DevOps, and Governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise Azure cloud architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Lead cloud migration, modernization, and transformation initiatives.
• Design Azure landing zones, subscriptions, governance, networking, and security frameworks.

Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture

Azure Networking

Azure Security

Entra ID

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

AKS

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Azure Monitor

Disaster Recovery

Cloud Migration

Automation

Cost Optimization

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Azure Cloud Architect 10+ Years

Company: Empower ITech Pvt Ltd
Experience: 10+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design and lead secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The role involves architecture, cloud transformation, security, networking, DevOps, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise Azure cloud architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Lead cloud migration, modernization, and transformation initiatives.
• Design Azure landing zones, subscriptions, governance, networking, and security frameworks.
• Architect solutions using Azure VMs, App Services, AKS, Functions, Storage, Azure SQL, API Management, Application Gateway, and Front Door.
• Design Hub-and-Spoke networking, VPN, ExpressRoute, Private Endpoints, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and WAF.
• Implement Entra ID, RBAC, Managed Identity, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, and security best practices.
• Lead DevOps and CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform, and Bicep.
• Design high-availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions.
• Establish monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Drive cloud governance, cost optimization, performance, and operational excellence.
• Prepare HLD/LLD documents and conduct architecture reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor cloud engineering teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of overall IT experience with strong hands-on Azure experience.
• Proven experience in Azure architecture and enterprise cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Networking, Security, Identity, DevOps, and Governance.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform/Bicep and CI/CD automation.
• Good understanding of Kubernetes/AKS, containers, monitoring, and automation.
Experience with hybrid cloud, migration, HA/DR, and production environments.l>Excellent communication, documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Key Skills

Azure | Cloud Architecture | Azure Networking | Azure Security | Entra ID | Azure DevOps | Terraform | Bicep | AKS | Kubernetes | Docker | CI/CD | DevSecOps | Azure Monitor | Disaster Recovery | Cloud Migration | Automation | Cost Optimization