Azure Architect – Cloud Migration Specialist

Location

Remote – India

Notice Period

Immediate Joiner Preferred (Maximum 2 Weeks' Notice)

Job Details

We are hiring an experienced Azure Architect to lead and deliver enterprise-scale cloud migration projects. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and executing seamless workload migrations to Microsoft Azure, while ensuring performance, security, compliance, and scalability. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and align with cloud governance standards.

Key Responsibilities include

Designing and implementing Azure cloud architectures for migrating on-premises workloads

Leading all phases of migration: discovery, assessment, planning, and execution

Developing architecture diagrams, runbooks, and solution blueprints

Collaborating with infrastructure, application, and security teams for seamless integration

Utilizing Azure-native services to drive automation, performance, and cost-efficiency

Providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the cloud migration lifecycle

Conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with cloud governance policies

Optimizing workloads post-migration for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness

Required Skills

Proven experience as an Azure Architect with successful cloud migration project delivery

Expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, and identity services

Proficiency with Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and third-party tools like CloudEndure or Zerto

Experience with landing zone design and the Well-Architected Framework

Strong understanding of Azure governance, security, and compliance standards

Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments (e.g., FMCG, manufacturing)

Knowledge of CI/CD practices and infrastructure automation.