Azure Infra Lead

PwC India; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in India is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure Lead to take charge of Azure infrastructure delivery and migration programs. This role requires a strong background in Azure technologies, proven experience in cloud migrations, and expertise in DevOps practices. Successful candidates will mentor teams, ensure secure and automated environments, and implement comprehensive cloud strategies. The ideal applicant has substantial Azure experience, relevant certifications, and a passion for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall IT industry experience in Azure Infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones.
• Experience leading large-scale cloud migration projects.
• Experience bridging development and operations teams in multi-cloud contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure delivery and migration programs.
• Provide technical governance and mentor teams.
• Ensure secure and automated Azure environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business goals.

Skills

Azure Infra and Landing Zone

Migration and Modernization

Terraform and Bicep

Kubernetes and Containers

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Microsoft Azure Administrator certification (AZ104)

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ305)

Terraform Associate certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

PowerShell

ARM templates

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure Lead with strong hands‑on background in Azure Infrastructure, DevOps, Terraform, Cloud Migration, and Azure Networking. The role will lead Azure infrastructure delivery and migration programs, provide technical governance, mentor teams, and ensure secure, scalable, and automated Azure environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall IT industry experience with at least 5+ years of hands on expertise in Azure Infrastructure architecture, design, and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; advanced technical certifications or higher education preferred.
• Mandatory Microsoft Azure Administrator certification (AZ104); Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ305) highly preferred.
• Terraform Associate certification strongly valued, with proven experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation.
• Experience across both application architecture and cloud infrastructure domains, with the ability to bridge development and operations teams effectively.

Key Skills

• Azure Infra and Landing Zone
• Migration and Modernization
• Terraform and Bicep
• Kubernetes and Containers

Area of Expertise

Azure Cloud Strategy, Networking and DevOps

Cloud Strategy & Architecture

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and deploying Azure Landing Zones.
• Deep understanding of cloud platform design principles and multi-cloud migration strategies.

Landing Zone and Networking

• Hands‑on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services across compute, storage, and networking.
• Expertise in architecting and deploying business mission‑critical applications on Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure networking components including VNet, ExpressRoute, vWAN, ingress/egress patterns, and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs)

DevOps & Automation

• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including YAML‑based pipeline configuration.
• Experience with at least one CI/CD platform: GitHub, GitLab, or Jenkins (working knowledge of others is a plus).
• Strong automation skills using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
• Experience deploying infrastructure using a modular, reusable approach.
• Multi‑Cloud Migration experience. Hands‑on experience in AWS or GCP to Azure migration.
• Experience leading large‑scale cloud migration projects using tools like Azure Migrate.
• Familiarity with all stages of the migration lifecycle, including assessment, planning, execution, and optimization.
• Experience with container migration and modernization initiatives.

Infrastructure Security and Zero Trust Practices

• Strong command of network segmentation, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Link, VPN/ExpressRoute security, and Zero Trust networking.
• Implement secure connectivity and encrypted network flows across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Implement Azure Policy, Blueprints, governance guardrails, and secure by design patterns.
• Experience in meeting compliance standards and performing cloud security assessments.
• Design secure landing zones following CAF & WAF (Cloud Adoption Framework & Well Architected Framework) principles ensuring governance, resiliency, and secure adoption paths
• Ensure alignment with industry frameworks like Zero Trust principles

Consulting & Delivery Mindset

• Strong interest in continuous learning and technical certifications
• Curiosity to explore emerging data and AI technologies
• Willingness to receive feedback, grow technical depth, and expand ownership over time
• Demonstrated success in leading customer‑facing projects in large‑scale enterprise environments
• Experience conducting technical workshops, envisioning sessions, and solution design engagements.
• Exposure to multiple industries and sectors, with the ability to tailor solutions to diverse business needs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Proven adaptability to new technologies and evolving customer requirements.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.