Azure Migration & Cloud Architect (Manager)(Hea Job/ 160)

Mandatory Skills:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop enterprise cloud architecture blueprints and migration roadmaps for Azure adoption.
• Lead client engagements for application and infrastructure migration assessments and design.
• Architect end-to-end cloud migration and modernization solutions leveraging Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and partners to align cloud solutions with business goals.
• Evaluate workloads and recommend optimal migration paths (Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect, Rebuild).
• Design high-availability, disaster recovery, and backup architectures using Azure-native capabilities.
• Provide governance models for identity, security, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Guide teams in implementing DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC for consistent deployments.
• Serve as an SME for Azure architecture best practices, landing zones, and cloud operations frameworks.
• Present cloud solution strategies to senior executives and provide technical leadership to engineering teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years in IT with 4+ years in Azure cloud architecture and migrations.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Well-Architected Framework, landing zones, and enterprise-scale design principles.
• Strong background in application modernization (AKS, Azure App Services, Functions, microservices). - Good to have
• Experience with hybrid cloud design, governance, and networking.
• Proficiency in using Azure migration tools and assessment platforms.
• Hands-on expertise in DevOps practices, IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM), and scripting.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification required.