Enterprise Architect - Azure- Gurgaon

Weekday AI (YC W21); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking an experienced cloud architect in Gurugram. This role requires 8+ years of IT experience, with a focus on Azure cloud migration. You will design architectures that ensure compliance and performance, lead migration initiatives, and utilize Infrastructure as Code. The ideal candidate has a strong background in DevOps and excellent leadership skills. This full-time position offers mid-senior level responsibilities and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in IT Services and IT Consulting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in cloud architecture.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Azure.
• Proven track record of delivering large‑scale cloud migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures for business needs.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and plan strategies for execution.
• Ensure security, governance, and compliance in cloud solutions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microsoft Azure

DevOps methodologies

Infrastructure as Code

Networking principles

Security principles

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure tools

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients.

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Gurgaon, Delhi

JobType: full-time

In this role, you will act as the technical authority for Azure-based cloud migration and modernization programs. You will define target-state architectures, select appropriate Azure services, and guide teams through complex migration journeys. Working closely with engineering, DevOps, security, and business stakeholders, you will ensure that cloud solutions follow best practices, governance standards, and the Azure Well‑Architected Framework. This position requires both hands‑on expertise and architectural leadership in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures that meet business, security, compliance, and performance requirements
• Define target-state and transition architectures for migrated applications, data, and infrastructure
• Lead cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution using strategies such as rehost, refactor, replatform, retire, or retain
• Plan and execute migrations using Azure‑native tools for compute, data, and infrastructure modernization
• Architect and implement solutions using core Azure services across compute, storage, networking, identity, and security
• Establish hybrid and multi‑cloud integration approaches where required
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure security, governance, and compliance through policies, monitoring, identity controls, and best‑practice frameworks
• Define and implement high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Provide architectural guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to cloud and infrastructure teams
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical decision forums, and stakeholder discussions

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 8+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 5+ years in cloud architecture and solution design
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Azure and enterprise‑scale cloud environments
• Proven track record of delivering large‑scale cloud migration and modernization projects
• Deep understanding of networking, security, identity, and infrastructure design principles
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps methodologies
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical architectures
• Exposure to containerization, microservices, and enterprise landing zone concepts
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a leadership mindset

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting