Azure Platform Architect w/ Terraform Enterprise

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.

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