Senior Azure Cloud Architect

About You You are a senior-level Azure Cloud Architect who enjoys building secure, scalable, and automated cloud platforms. You take ownership of architectural decisions and are comfortable translating business and platform requirements into repeatable Azure foundations. You value clean design, governance, and automation, and you collaborate closely with application, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams. You thrive in complex enterprise environments, communicate technical concepts clearly, and enjoy mentoring others. You are passionate about cloud technologies and constantly seek ways to improve cloud infrastructure and operations. What You Will Do * Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure cloud solutions. * Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Azure cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and security. * Develop and maintain Azure infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager templates. * Implement and manage cloud governance and compliance policies. * Collaborate with application, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment and successful deployments. * Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other team members. * Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline cloud operations. * Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services, features, and best practices. * Participate in the development of cloud strategy and roadmap. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud-related issues. What You Bring * 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years of experience as a Cloud Architect. * Deep understanding of Azure services and their capabilities (e.g., compute, storage, networking, databases, security, and monitoring). * Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager templates. * Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements. * Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Experience with DevOps practices and tools. * Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable. * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools is a plus. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Benefits * Competitive salary * Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision) * Paid time off * Professional development opportunities * Collaborative and supportive work environment