Job Description
We’re seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to own our Azure cloud strategy, architecture, and governance. This role is pivotal in aligning cloud solutions with business goals while optimizing for performance, cost, and security. You’ll lead cloud-native design, operational best practices, and technical advisory across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Define and drive cloud strategy, governance models, and best practices
2. Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performance Azure solutions
3. Oversee landing zones, subscriptions, and cloud-native architecture adoption
4. Manage infrastructure improvements and optimize environments for cost and compliance
5. Guide IaC practices (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) and support scripting standards
6. Collaborate with business and infrastructure teams to meet SLA, DRP, and compliance needs
7. Act as technical liaison with Microsoft and support onboarding of new services
8. Lead knowledge transfer and ensure seamless integration into operations
Technical Requirements
9. 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect with deep Azure expertise
10. Proven track record in designing fault-tolerant and highly available cloud environments
11. Strong knowledge of Azure networking, compute, storage, and identity services
12. Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code
13. Solid understanding of cloud governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards
14. Hands-on experience in one or more areas:
Landing Zones and Reference Architectures
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized applications
PaaS services and microservices design
Application management and DevOps practices
Service Catalogue and validated environments
What We’re Looking For
15. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
16. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across business units
17. Self-driven with a strategic mindset and solution-oriented approach
18. Fluent in English (written and spoken)
19. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (cloud certifications a plus)
Check Your Resume for Match
Upload your resume and our tool will compare it to the requirements for this job like recruiters do.