Azure Solutions Architect

NCR Atleos; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NCR Atleos seeks an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to lead scalable, secure cloud architectures. You will design using AKS, Terraform, and ARM, applying AI-assisted reasoning to optimize patterns and drive DevSecOps, AppSecOps, and SOC-compliant processes.

Hybrid work model, strong leadership, and capability to translate business goals into resilient cloud platforms are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development and cloud architecture.
• Mandatory: Azure Solutions Architect certification.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services, cloud-native architectures, and AKS.
• Use AI (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) as a productivity multiplier.
• Simplify complex technical problems into clear AI-assisted solutions.
• Deep experience in DevSecOps and AppSecOps.
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and ARM templates, including AI-assisted authoring.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset for architecture and design.
• Capacity planning, performance tuning, and reliability engineering.
• Clear, concise architecture diagrams and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient Azure solutions.
• Apply AI-first mindset to architecture, analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into cloud architectures.
• Perform capacity planning and platform performance optimization for Azure environments.
• Guide DevSecOps and AppSecOps practices, including AI-assisted tooling.
• Create clear architecture diagrams and narratives using Visio/Draw.io.

Skills

Azure

AKS

AI-assisted productivity

DevSecOps & AppSecOps

Terraform & ARM

Architecture diagrams

12-factor design

Cloud architecture

Automation

Clear communication

ITSM & SOC compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Azure Solutions Architect certification

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Microsoft Copilot

Draw.io

Visio

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

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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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