Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect

Oracle FSGIU's Finergy division is a specialized team dedicated to transforming the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry through innovative technology solutions. With a focus on accelerated implementation, Finergy delivers end-to-end banking solutions, ensuring rapid time-to-market and exceptional customer experiences. Our team's expertise lies in providing multi-channel delivery platforms, leveraging personalization tools and integrated analytics to meet the unique needs of the BFSI sector. Finergy's consulting services offer strategic guidance, helping clients align technology with their business objectives.

Job Summary

We are on the lookout for a talented Azure Cloud Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. With 8-12 years of IT experience, including 4+ years in Azure architecture, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving cloud transformation. This is a hands-on role, requiring deep technical expertise and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive Azure cloud architectures, encompassing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions, to meet business requirements.

• Lead cloud migration projects, transitioning on-premise or other cloud environments to Azure, ensuring a smooth and secure process.

• Establish architecture guidelines, governance frameworks, and best practices for Azure adoption, focusing on security and reliability.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps, and infrastructure specialists, to ensure seamless deployment and scalability.

• Maintain compliance with security and privacy standards, leveraging Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and other relevant tools.

• Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation, HLD/LLD, diagrams, and runbooks for operational efficiency.

• Optimize cloud infrastructure costs through effective planning and resource management.

• Stay updated with the latest Azure offerings and integrate new services into architectural designs as needed.

• Mentor and guide teams on Azure DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.

Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory:

• 8-12 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 4 years dedicated to Azure Cloud Architecture.

• Hands-on expertise in Azure services: App Services, Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, VNets, ExpressRoute, NSG, and Azure Monitor.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using ARM Templates, Terraform, or Bicep for automated deployments.

• In-depth knowledge of cloud security, including Azure AD, networking, and monitoring solutions.

• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.

• Familiarity with containerization: Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).

• Strong grasp of microservices, API management, and event-driven architecture patterns.

• Azure certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, is highly desirable.

Good-to-Have:

• Experience in hybrid cloud setups and on-premise system integration.

• Knowledge of multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and OCI, is advantageous.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills for effective stakeholder management.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Self-Assessment Questions:

1. Describe a complex Azure cloud architecture you designed, explaining the key components and their interactions. How did you ensure security and scalability in your design

2. Share your experience leading a cloud migration project. What challenges did you face, and how did you ensure a successful transition to Azure

3. How do you stay updated with the rapidly evolving Azure ecosystem Provide an example of a new Azure service you recently integrated into a project.

4. Discuss a scenario where you optimized cloud infrastructure costs. What strategies did you employ, and what was the impact on overall expenditure