Azure Cloud Architect

Role & responsibilities

JD for Azure Position

Solution Design: Design and architect end-to-end solutions leveraging Azure services, especially Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and related PaaS tools to ensure performance, scalability, and security.

Application Modernization: Lead initiatives to migrate, refactor, or re-architect legacy applications for Azure App Services, adopting microservices and cloud-native approaches.

Deployment & Automation: Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for Azure App Services, automating deployments, scaling, and operational processes.

Security & Compliance: Apply security best practices for Azure and Azure App Services, including authentication, authorization, secure networking, and data protection in compliance with industry standards.

Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune applications hosted on Azure App Services for reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other diagnostic tools.

Technical Leadership: Mentor teams in Azure best practices, PaaS development, DevOps, and architectural patterns for cloud applications.

Cloud Migration: Plan and execute migration strategies for web apps, APIs, and background services to Azure App Services with minimal disruption.

Documentation: Produce comprehensive architecture documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks for solutions built on Azure and Azure App Services.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, developers, operations, and security teams to deliver integrated, cloud-based application environments.

Continuous Improvement: Stay current with Azure platform updates, new App Services features, and emerging cloud technologies to drive innovation.