Job Description

Job Summary

The

Azure Solution Architect

is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on

Microsoft Azure

. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, development teams, and operations to translate business requirements into robust cloud architectures that align with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and manage

end-to-end Azure cloud solutions

for enterprise environments. Develop

cloud architecture blueprints

, reference models, and migration strategies. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure

architecture consistency

and

compliance

. Define and implement

Azure governance

, including policies, cost management, and monitoring strategies. Design solutions using

Azure services

such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS (Kubernetes), Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, and Azure Storage. Architect

network topologies

(VNETs, NSGs, VPN, ExpressRoute, Load Balancer, Application Gateway). Implement

identity and access management

using Azure AD, RBAC, and Conditional Access policies. Work on

migration projects

from on-premises or other clouds to Azure (using tools like Azure Migrate). Design

high availability (HA)

and

disaster recovery (DR)

strategies leveraging Azure-native tools. Support

DevOps and automation

practices using ARM Templates, Terraform, Bicep, or Azure DevOps pipelines. Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance optimization. Stay updated with Azure service enhancements, pricing models, and best practices.

Required Skills

Proven experience in

Microsoft Azure architecture and administration

. Strong understanding of

IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

Azure components. Experience designing

microservices and container-based architectures

(AKS, Docker). Expertise in

Azure networking

,

storage

, and

security

configurations. Hands-on experience with

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

tools: Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep. Familiarity with

DevOps pipelines

and

CI/CD tools

(Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Knowledge of

cloud cost optimization

and

governance frameworks

. Experience integrating Azure with

on-premises Active Directory

and hybrid environments. Scripting experience with

PowerShell

or

Python

. Knowledge of

monitoring tools

(Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree

in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Microsoft Certifications (Highly Preferred):

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Preferred Experience

5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or software development. 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting solutions in Azure. Experience with

multi-cloud

or

hybrid cloud

environments (AWS, GCP). Prior experience in

enterprise cloud migration

or modernization projects.
Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

what is your monthly current salary? what is your monthly expected salary? what is your notice period?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Azure Solution Architect: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person