Azure cloud architect (EA1525FT RM 4403)

Source-Right; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 5,500,000 - 9,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Source-Right in Bangalore, India is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead public cloud design across IAAS/PAAS/SAAS, with a hybrid cloud focus. You will drive Terraform and Azure DevOps pipelines, design AKS-based solutions, and manage API Management while mentoring teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication to enable secure, scalable cloud adoption and optimization in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related cloud architecture experience.
• Expertise in IAAS/PAAS/SAAS public cloud design and implementation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Terraform and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Knowledge of AKS, API Management, RBAC and Zero Trust security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, engineering, and design of cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT Architects to ensure performance and interoperability.
• Develop and configure infrastructure from concept to stabilization.
• Provide cost estimates and drive infrastructure optimization.
• Mentor teams and promote Azure/AWS certifications.
• Ensure secure, compliant cloud patterns and governance.

Skills

Azure Networking

Troubleshooting

Landing Zones

IaC

AKS

API Management

CI/CD

Security

Data & AI

WAF/CDN

Leadership

REST APIs

Cost Optimization

Soft Skills

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Argo CD

Wiz

Kubernetes

Job description

Position: Azure cloud architect (EA1525FT RM 4403)

Work from Office

Job Description

We are seeking a Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Engineering team at our Bangalore, India facility. The Architect will provide technical expertise in the IAAS/PAAS/SAAS Public Cloud domain in addition to facilitating project management cycles while working directly with Arrow’s internal application services group. In this role, the Engineer will maintain a high level of technical aptitude in cloud and hybrid cloud solutions while also displaying a proven ability to communicate effectively and offer excellent customer service.

Work mode: Hybrid

Work from Office

Job Description

We are seeking a Microsoft Azure Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Engineering team at our Bangalore, India facility. The Architect will provide technical expertise in the IAAS/PAAS/SAAS Public Cloud domain in addition to facilitating project management cycles while working directly with Arrow’s internal application services group. In this role, the Engineer will maintain a high level of technical aptitude in cloud and hybrid cloud solutions while also displaying a proven ability to communicate effectively and offer excellent customer service.

What You Will Be Doing

• Azure Networking & Troubleshooting: Expertise in Private DNS Zones, Private Endpoints, ExpressRoute, and BGP routing, with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Azure Best Practices: Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions following Azure best practices.
• Landing Zones: Architect and implement Azure Landing Zones for streamlined governance and secure cloud adoption.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Design, manage, and secure AKS clusters, including Helm and GitOps workflows (e.g., Argo CD, Flux).
• API Management: Manage Azure API Management (APIM) for secure API exposure, OAuth, Managed Identities, and API security best practices.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps for infrastructure and API automation.
• Security & Identity: Implement RBAC, Azure Entra ID, B2C, and External ID, and enforce Zero Trust security models.
• Data & AI Services (Preferred): Work with Databricks, Machine Learning via AKS, and Azure OpenAI Services.
• Security Automation: Implement automated security remediations, Wiz integrations, and governance policies.
• WAF/CDN Solutions: Work on solutions like Akamai and Azure Front Door for enhanced security and performance.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor teams, drive cloud automation initiatives, and encourage certifications in Azure and AWS.
• RESTful APIs: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and API Management operational mechanisms.
• Cost Optimization: Evaluate workload placements based on cost, performance, and security.
• Troubleshooting: Skilled in resolving issues, retrieving logs, and utilizing Application Insights for performance optimization.
• Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

What We Are Looking For

• Lead effort to plan, engineer, and design the infrastructure as well as lead the effort to evaluate, recommend, integrate and coordinate enhancements to the infrastructure.
• Work with IT Architects to ensure that modified infrastructure interacts appropriately, data conversion impacts are considered, and other areas of impact are addressed and meet performance requirements of the project.
• Lead effort to develop and configure the infrastructure from conceptualization through stabilization using various computer platforms.
• Lead effort to implement the infrastructure by analysing the current system environment and infrastructure, using technical tools and utilities, performing complex product customization, and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of systems hardware/software.
• Lead routine infrastructure analysis, and evaluation on resource requirements necessary to maintain and/or expand service levels.
• Providing cost estimates for new projects
• Collaborating in the creation work/design documents with team assistance.
• Performing “light” project management for on-boarding requests, collaborating with teams on scheduling actions and following change control processes.
• Assisting in show-back/charge back documentation and reports.
• Prior experience supporting Microsoft and/or Linux operating systems in a corporate environment on or off premise required.
• Prior experience designing/supporting IAAS infrastructure in a public cloud strongly preferred.
• Prior Knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, Power BI a plus.
• Prior experience with Azure IAAS, PAAS, Networking and security is mandatory.
• Innovative self-starter willing to learn, test, implement new technologies on existing and new public cloud providers.

Experience / Education

Typically requires 15+ years of related experience with a 4-year degree; or 3 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.