Azure Platform Architect w/ Terraform Enterprise
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect with strong expertise in Azure Cloud Architecture, Terraform Enterprise (TFE), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation for a leading Banking client. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, highly available cloud infrastructure solutions across multi-subscription and multi-region Azure environments., * Design and architect enterprise-grade Azure cloud solutions across multi-subscription and multi-region environments.
- Develop scalable, reusable, and modular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
- Implement and manage Terraform Enterprise (TFE) workspaces, governance, and policy-as-code frameworks.
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Terraform deployments using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines.
- Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security, compliance, governance, and banking industry standards.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams for cloud modernization initiatives.
- Implement environment promotion strategies, remote state management, and automated deployment workflows.
- Define architecture standards, best practices, and operational guidelines for Azure infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and deployment issues.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Requirements
The candidate should possess deep hands-on experience in Terraform, CI/CD automation, governance, and cloud security best practices within enterprise-scale environments., * 7+ years of experience in Azure Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure Design.
- Strong experience designing secure, scalable, and highly available Azure solutions.
- 7+ years of hands-on Terraform experience including:
- Reusable module development
- Remote state management
- Workspaces
- Environment promotion patterns
- Strong expertise with Terraform Enterprise (TFE), including:
- Workspace design
- VCS-driven workflows
- Policy as Code (Sentinel/OPA)
- Governance and compliance controls
- Strong experience implementing CI/CD automation for Terraform deployments using:
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Actions
- Bitbucket Pipelines
- Experience implementing approval workflows, quality gates, and automated validations.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, IAM, monitoring, and governance services.
- Experience with Azure Landing Zones and enterprise cloud governance frameworks.
- Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Experience working in Banking or Financial Services environments is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills., + Terraform Associate Certification
- Experience with Kubernetes/AKS and container orchestration.
- Familiarity with FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Sentinel or Open Policy Agent (OPA).
- Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
- Experience with automated security scanning and compliance tooling.
Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field