Azure DevOps Architect - IAC Terraform

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.
  
  

(ref:hirist.tech)