Azure Infra Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; Chennai District, Bengaluru, Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an Azure Infra Architect based in Chennai District. The role requires 10-14 years of experience with Azure technologies, focusing on cloud migration, cost optimization, and resource management.

You will conduct cloud readiness assessments, oversee deployments, and lead customer interactions. Proficiency in Azure Cloud, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code tools is crucial. Join us to drive cloud adoption excellence!

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of experience in Azure architecture and management.
• Strong experience in Cloud Readiness Assessments and Azure migrations.
• Proven track record in cost optimization and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Cloud Readiness Assessments and oversee Cloud Adoption Framework.
• Develop roadmaps for the migration of on-premise systems to Azure.
• Supervise team for deployments of Azure resources and services.
• Lead customer interactions as the principal Azure Cloud Consultant.
• Collaborate with customer leadership for FinOps adoption and governance.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.

Skills

Azure Cloud Service

Azure Network Security

Azure DevOps

Terraform

GitHub

Ansible

Linux System Administration

Kubernetes

Akamai CDN

Intra ID

DNS Service

Azure PaaS services

Compute Services

Scripting skills: PowerShell

Scripting skills: Azure CLI

Education

Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Tools

ARM templates

Bicep

Job description

Job Description

Role: Azure Infra Architect

Required Technical Skill Set

• Azure Cloud Service, Azure Network Security
• Azure DevOps, GitOps, Terraform, GitHub, Ansible
• Linux System Administration
• Kubernetes, VM
• Akamai CDN
• Intra ID, DNS Service
• Azure PaaS services and Compute Services
• Proficiency in Azure networking, storage solutions, and security best practices
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (ARM, Terraform, Bicep)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Scripting skills: PowerShell, Azure CLI

Desired Experience Range

10-14 years

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral)

Must-Have Technical Expertise

• Azure Cloud Service, Azure Network Security
• Azure DevOps, Terraform, GitHub, Ansible
• Linux System Administration
• Kubernetes, VM
• Akamai CDN
• Intra ID, DNS Service
• Azure PaaS services and Compute Services
• Proficiency in Azure networking, storage solutions, and security best practices
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (ARM, Terraform, Bicep)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Scripting skills: PowerShell, Azure CLI

Certifications

Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure

Good-to-Have

• Experience with disaster recovery planning and business continuity
• Knowledge of container orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes)
• Understanding of cost optimization strategies in Azure

Role Descriptions / Expectations from the Role

• Experienced in conducting Cloud Readiness Assessments, creating high-level and low-level design, and overseeing security considerations as part of a wider Cloud Adoption Framework
• Plan & develop roadmaps & deliverables to fasten the migration of existing on-premise systems/applications to Azure using Azure Migration Service
• Extensive experience in reviewing and implementing cost optimization solutions
• Supervise the teams for manual and automated deployments of Azure resources (VMs, Networking, Storage, AKS, App services, App gateway, APIM, Key vault, etc.)
• Act as the principal Azure Cloud Consultant and customer-facing lead, supervising project execution and ensuring successful delivery outcomes. Provide strategic direction, governance oversight, and technical supervision across multiple Azure initiatives
• Maintain direct collaboration with customer leadership to drive FinOps adoption, cost visibility, and operational excellence
• Supervise resource right-sizing, workload modernization, and Azure governance practices through structured team enablement. Ensure consistent alignment between business goals and technical implementations across dev, test, and production environments

Design & Implement Azure Infrastructure

• Build and deploy cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure
• Configure and manage Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, and Container Instances

Networking & Security

• Implement Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, VPN gateways
• Manage Identity & Access Management using Azure Active Directory and RBAC

Automation & DevOps

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
• Integrate infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments

Monitoring & Optimization

• Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostics tools for performance tracking
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations and procedures
• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards