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# Azure Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Key Management, PostgreSQL, Log Analysis, SQL Azure, Name Server, Routing, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Cosmos DB, Bitbucket, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9ab3bd2c4c8b056c436b1d9f0b76daa5

## About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect with hands-on development experience to lead cloud infrastructure strategy, design, and delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep Azure expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to implement enterprise-grade solutions using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Role: Azure Cloud Architect
Experience: 8+ Years in Cloud Architecture (Azure preferred), Candidates should have experience with one or more cloud database platforms:
PostgreSQL (preferred) - managed cloud PostgreSQL (Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server) - Mandatory
Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, or equivalent cloud-native database services
Database security, encryption at rest/transit, and backup/restore strategies
Performance tuning and query optimization on cloud database platforms
GOOD TO HAVE
The following are not mandatory but will strengthen a candidate's profile:
Experience migrating on-premises or AWS/GCP workloads to Azure cloud Good to have
Familiarity with Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, or lift-and-shift patterns Good to have
Knowledge of FinOps practices and Azure Cost Management Good to have
Exposure to containerization strategies and AKS production operations Good to have
Experience working in regulated financial services environments Good to have
ARCHITECT PROFILE & SOFT SKILLS
Ability to own end-to-end architecture: from whiteboard design to hands-on implementation
Strong communication skills - able to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative mindset with experience working across engineering, security, and compliance teams
Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing delivery environments
Hands-on coder: does not just design, but actively builds and validates solutions

## Description

Azure Cloud Architect, The following skills are essential for this role. Candidates must demonstrate strong proficiency across these areas:
Infrastructure & Automation
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform (primary and non-negotiable) - Mandatory
CI/CD pipeline automation: Bitbucket, Jenkins, XLR, AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions
Azure Architecture
Strong Azure architecture experience: compute, storage, networking, and platform services
Enterprise-scale Azure landing zones: management groups, subscriptions, and governance models
Compute platforms: Azure VMs, App Services, Azure Functions, AKS (architecture-level understanding)
Identity & Security
Identity & access management using Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, PIM, and managed identities
Security architecture: Zero Trust principles, Azure Defender, and secure baseline controls
Secrets & encryption: Azure Key Vault, certificate and key lifecycle management
Policy & compliance: Azure Policy, initiatives, and governance enforcement at scale
Networking
Azure networking (hands-on): hub-spoke VNETs, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, and routing
Private connectivity: Private Endpoints, Azure DNS (public/private), name resolution patterns
Observability & Resilience
Observability & operations: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerting and diagnostics
High availability & DR design: availability zones, regional failover, and backup strategies, Role: Azure Cloud Architect Location: New York/Boston, MA Experience: 8+ Years in Cloud Architecture (Azure preferred) Duration: 12+ Months CORE TECHNICAL REQUIREMEN…

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