Azure Solution Architect

Role & responsibilities We are looking for Azure Solution Architect for MNC company permanent position for Remote. Preferred candidate profile Industry: Financial Services / Banking Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and lead the migration of Sybase ASE/IQ databases to Azure SQL Conduct in-depth assessments of existing on-prem Sybase infrastructure and define the cloud migration blueprint Define and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure SQL architectures tailored to financial workloads Collaborate with cloud engineering, security, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure alignment Lead end-to-end migration execution, including schema conversion, data movement, validation, and cutover Establish automated ETL pipelines, backup/recovery strategies, and rollback mechanisms in Azure Ensure compliance with financial data regulations (SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.) Optimize workloads post-migration for performance, cost efficiency, and maintainability Lead governance reviews, technical workshops, and create documentation and runbooks Required Skills & Experience 12+ years of overall experience in enterprise data architecture and cloud solutions Mandatory experience in migrating Sybase ASE/IQ to Azure SQL in large-scale environments Deep understanding of Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Migrate, BACPAC, and SSMA Experience with cloud-native data tools for transformation, validation, and monitoring Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and orchestration Strong understanding of data lineage, data masking, encryption, and compliance frameworks Demonstrated success in leading multi-terabyte data migrations in financial or regulated environments Excellent communication skills with experience in dealing with onsite and offshore teams Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Data Engineer Associate Familiarity with performance tuning and resource optimization in Azure SQL Experience with application re-platforming or modernization post-migration