About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Architect to lead cloud migration and infrastructure automation initiatives for enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Azure cloud technologies, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud migration projects. This role requires a proactive professional who can architect scalable cloud environments, optimize infrastructure, and drive automation across development and operations. The candidate should be comfortable working in an early morning shift (starting at 4:00 AM, 9-hour workday) and possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities (KRs):

- Design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available Azure cloud solutions.

- Lead Data-to-Cloud and Cloud-to-Cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless execution.

- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to enable automated application deployment.

- Design and manage Azure infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

- Deploy, configure, and manage Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, App Services, networking, storage, and compute resources.

- Implement infrastructure automation, configuration management, and deployment best practices.

- Monitor cloud environments and recommend architecture improvements for performance, scalability, and reliability.

- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and business teams throughout the project lifecycle.

- Optimize Azure infrastructure costs by implementing cloud governance and resource optimization strategies.

- Troubleshoot complex production issues related to cloud infrastructure, deployments, and networking.

- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and cloud governance policies.

- Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation guidelines.

- Mentor technical teams on DevOps practices, cloud architecture, and automation frameworks.

Mandatory Skills:

- 10+ years of overall IT experience.

- Minimum 5-6 years of hands-on experience in Cloud Migration, including Data-to-Cloud and Cloud-to-Cloud migration projects.

- Strong expertise in Azure DevOps.

- Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS, PaaS, and App Services.

- Strong experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

- Experience with Azure Containers and containerized deployments.

- Good understanding of Linux and Operating System administration.

- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Strong verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Good to Have:

- Experience with Kubernetes (AKS).

- Exposure to FinOps, including cloud cost optimization and resource utilization.

- Experience with monitoring and observability tools.

- Familiarity with Azure networking, security, identity management, and governance.

- Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

- Microsoft Azure certifications (Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or Solutions Architect) are highly preferred.

- Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code certifications are an added advantage.

Work Requirements:

- Comfortable working in an early morning shift starting at 4:00 AM (9-hour workday).

- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

- Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to emerging cloud technologies.

Why Join Us?:

- Opportunity to architect enterprise-scale Azure cloud transformation projects.

- Work with modern DevOps and cloud-native technologies.

- Exposure to complex cloud migration and infrastructure automation initiatives.

- Collaborative environment with opportunities for technical growth and leadership.