Azure Solutions Architect

Jobtailor; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hyderabad, India, seeks a senior Azure Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure, applying an AI-first mindset to architecture, problem analysis, and documentation.

You will collaborate with development, operations, security, and product teams to translate business goals into cloud architectures, perform capacity planning, and optimize AKS, networking, and governance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development and cloud architecture.
• Azure Solutions Architect certification is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services, AKS, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot) in engineering work.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, AppSecOps, and SOC audits.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient Azure solutions.
• Apply AI-first mindset to architecture design, problem analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and product teams to translate goals into cloud architectures.
• Perform capacity planning and platform performance optimization for Azure environments.
• Guide teams in DevSecOps and AppSecOps; ensure SOC ITSM compliance.
• Create architecture diagrams and narratives using Visio/Draw.io and AI tools.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates.
• Mentor developers on Azure services and cloud-native design.
• Maintain separation of build, deployment, and release processes while automating.

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AKS

Visio

Draw.io

Terraform

ARM Templates

Copilot

Job description

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on Microsoft Azure


• Apply an AI-first mindset to architecture design, problem analysis, documentation, and decision-making


• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and product teams to translate business goals into cloud architectures


• Perform capacity planning and platform performance optimization for Azure environments


• Support multiple architectures and applications concurrently


• Guide teams in DevSecOps and AppSecOps


• Troubleshoot Azure platform issues, including AKS, networking, identity, and governance


• Design highly available and resilient architectures with disaster recovery and fault tolerance


• Create architecture diagrams and narratives using Visio, Draw.io, and AI-assisted documentation tools


• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM


• Ensure solutions meet SOC audit requirements and ITSM compliance


• Train and coach developers on Azure services, cloud-native design, secure coding, and Copilot/AI tools


• Maintain separation of build, deployment, and release processes while optimizing automation


• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through AI-driven platform engineering and architecture practices

Requirements

• 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


• Experience using AI, such as Microsoft Copilot, in everyday engineering and architectural work


• Ability to simplify complex technical problems using AI-assisted analysis and reasoning


• Practical experience in DevSecOps and AppSecOps


• Expertise with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates


• Background in application development or architecture with a systems-thinking mindset


• Experience with capacity planning, performance tuning, and reliability engineering


• Experience creating clear architecture diagrams and documentation


• 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 for technical and non-technical audiences


• Familiarity with ITSM processes and SOC audit compliance


• Bias toward automation, continuous learning, and AI-augmented productivity


• Track record of delivering scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platforms


• Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing scalable and secure cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions, Infrastructure as Code, and compliance with SOC audit requirements. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and optimize platform performance while mentoring developers in cloud-native practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Azure Solutions Architect Certification


• Infrastructure as Code Using Terraform


• DevSecOps and AppSecOps Expertise


• Hands-On Experience with Azure Services


• Capacity Planning and Performance Tuning

Hard Skills

• Cloud Architecture


• AI-First Mindset


• Disaster Recovery Design


• 12-Factor Application Design


• Performance Optimization


• Architecture Diagram Creation


• Secure Coding Practices


• Capacity Planning


• Fault Tolerance


• Systems-Thinking Mindset

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities


• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams


• Continuous Learning Mindset


• Problem-Solving Using AI-Assisted Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cloud-Native Architectures


• SOC Audit Compliance


• ITSM Compliance


• DevSecOps


• AppSecOps

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Azure


• AKS


• Visio


• Draw.io


• Terraform


• ARM Templates


• AI-Assisted Documentation Tools


• Microsoft Copilot


• ITSM Processes


• Automation Tools