Job Opportunity : Azure Cloud Architect

About Epicenter :

For 25 years, Epicenter has been at the forefront of the Technology & Business Process Management industry, driven by a single belief: happy employees deliver exceptional results. Here you'll find a career built on innovation, led by seasoned experts with over two decades of experience.

Our commitment to our team is the secret behind our lasting success and the reason we're trusted by global clients.Ready to be part of a team where your happiness is a priority and your work truly makes an impact? Join Epicenter.

About the Job :

We're looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect who is comfortable wearing many hats. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing systems end-to-end, getting hands-on with implementation, and balancing architecture decisions with security, cost, and operational realities. You would be joining a small, start-up company where each person must wear multiple hats and be able to tackle new problems quickly and effectively.

You'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable Azure environments-supporting everything from containerized applications to large ML/LLM workloads. You'll work closely with developers and leadership to ensure our cloud platform is reliable, compliant, and cost-effective.

Location/Hours :

Location : Remote Operations

Shifts : US Shifts (6.30 PM - 3.30 AM IST)

Job Responsibilities :

- Design and evolve cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure with a focus on scalability, security, and maintainability

- Build, operate and optimize containerized workloads using Azure Container Apps (and related services)

- Deploy and support large ML models and LLM-based workloads with performance and cost considerations

- Design and manage Azure networking (VNets, subnets, private endpoints, routing, DNS, firewall rules)

- Implement and maintain cloud security controls using Azure Firewall, Azure Sentinel, and other Azure-native security tooling

- Define and enforce security best practices to support SOC 2 compliance and audit readiness

- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform

- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions

- Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights

- Serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, helping teams make sound architectural decisions

Qualifications & Skills :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and design.

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and core services.

- Containers and container orchestration (especially Azure Container Apps)

- Azure networking and security fundamentals

- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

- Monitoring, logging, and operational excellence

- Cost management and optimization in cloud environments

- Deploying and operating ML or LLM workloads in production

Desired Qualifications :

- Azure Sentinel and SIEM/SOAR workflows

- Supporting or passing SOC 2 audits (or similar compliance frameworks)

- Experience in regulated or security-conscious environments

- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)

Why Join Epicenter?

We believe in investing in our people. At Epicenter, you'll have the opportunity to make a global impact with a company consistently ranked among the Top 20 BPOs in India. We're also the proud recipient of the "Best Customer Service Provider" award for nine consecutive years.

Our commitment to your future is our priority. We offer ongoing training, mentorship, and upskilling opportunities to ensure you stay at the forefront of the industry.