Azure Solutions Architect

NCR Atleos; Gurgaon; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

NCR Atleos seeks a senior cloud architect to design scalable, secure Azure platforms and to lead AI‑assisted architecture decisions. You will drive DevSecOps and AppSecOps, mentor teams, and ensure high availability with resilient DR patterns.

The role requires 12+ years in software and cloud architecture, hands‑on Azure, ARM/Terraform, AKS, and strong communication to translate business goals into practical cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development and cloud architecture experience.
• Proven hands-on Azure services, cloud-native architectures and AKS.
• Use AI as a productivity multiplier, not just an experiment.
• Strong ability to simplify complex problems with AI‑assisted reasoning.
• Deep DevSecOps and AppSecOps expertise with IaC (Terraform/ARM).

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Azure.
• Apply AI-first thinking to architecture, documentation, and decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate goals into cloud solutions.
• Perform capacity planning and performance optimization for Azure environments.
• Guide DevSecOps and AppSecOps practices and improve security posture with AI.
• Troubleshoot Azure issues (AKS, networking, identity, governance) with AI diagnostics.
• Create architecture diagrams and narratives using Visio/Draw.io.
• Maintain build/deploy/release separation and automate with AI insights.

Skills

AI-assisted reasoning

Architectural clarity

Automation mindset

Effective communication

Cloud security mindset

Education

Azure Solutions Architect certification

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

AKS

Visio

Draw.io

Copilot AI tools

Job description

About NCR Atleos

NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on Microsoft Azure, using AI‑assisted reasoning and tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to explore options, validate patterns, and simplify complexity.
• Apply an AI‑first mindset to architecture design, problem analysis, documentation, and decision‑making using AI to accelerate productivity while maintaining engineering rigor.
• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and product teams to translate business goals into clear, optimized cloud architectures, leveraging AI to rapidly iterate and converge on solutions.
• Perform capacity planning and platform performance optimization for Azure environments, using data‑driven and AI‑assisted analysis.
• Support multiple architectures and applications concurrently, maintaining consistency, quality, and clarity across teams.
• Guide teams in DevSecOps and AppSecOps, including the use of AI to improve pipeline quality, security posture, and developer feedback loops.
• Troubleshoot Azure platform issues (AKS, networking, identity, governance), efficiently using AI‑assisted diagnostics and pattern recognition.
• Design highly available and resilient architectures with strong disaster recovery and fault‑tolerance characteristics.
• Create clear, simplified architecture diagrams and narratives, using tools such as Visio, Draw.io, and AI‑assisted documentation tooling.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM, improving consistency, reusability, and velocity through AI‑assisted development.
• Ensure solutions meet SOC audit requirements and ITSM compliance, using AI to help analyze controls, evidence, and risk gaps.
• Train and coach developers on Azure services, cloud‑native design, secure coding, and effective use of Copilot and AI tools.
• Maintain clear separation of build, deployment, and release processes while optimizing them with automation and AI insights.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by embedding AI‑driven thinking into platform engineering and architectural practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development and cloud architecture.
• Mandatory: Azure Solutions Architect certification.
• Proven hands‑on experience with Azure services, cloud‑native architectures, and AKS.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) as part of everyday engineering and architectural work not as an experiment, but as a productivity multiplier.
• Strong ability to simplify complex technical problems into clear, consumable solutions using AI‑assisted analysis and reasoning.
• Deep, practical experience in DevSecOps and AppSecOps (beyond theoretical knowledge).
• Hands‑on expertise with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates, including AI‑assisted authoring and review.
• Strong background in application development or architecture with a systems‑thinking mindset.
• Proven experience with capacity planning, performance tuning, and reliability engineering.
• Experience creating architecture diagrams and documentation that are clear, concise, and decision‑oriented.
• Knowledge of 12‑factor application design and modern cloud‑native principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting cross‑functional teams at scale.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas simply—to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and SOC audit compliance.
• A strong bias toward automation, continuous learning, and AI‑augmented productivity.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platforms.

Hybrid #LI-PS1 Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement

NCR Atleos is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job‑related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

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Help us bring innovation to financial institutions across the globe. At NCR Atleos, you’ll have meaningful and relevant work experiences, with opportunities to learn and make a real contribution. We are dedicated to solving the challenges our customers face through continuous innovation and a commitment to setting the highest standard in self-service banking. A career at NCR Atleos means embracing our innovative culture and values, seeking new adventures and carving your own path.