Azure Cloud Architect

Are you an expert in DevOps and Product Based Delivery Do you know what it takes to build and maintain great Platforms Can you build and lead high-performing teams Are you excited by the challenge of transforming a traditional organization into a cloud native one

If the answer to these questions is Yes!, then an opportunity in Capgemini Cloud & Infrastructure services may be for you.

Our goal is to build and operate a series of highly automated cloud native platforms for Capgemini clients around the globe. We rely heavily on our technical excellence and being ahead of the market. Our solutions are not limited to one client, we create production-ready platforms that address common needs of multiple clients.

Our platforms run in multiple cloud environments and major on Cloud Native and Open Source. We also have strategic partnerships with commercial software companies.

We are looking to recruit Cloud Architects who are energetic and enthusiastic to join our like-minded team. We are looking for Technical Leaders who want to use their knowledge of the industry to shape the roadmap of our Platforms.

As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will be building accelerators for Azure management. Your role will be client-centric, focusing on optimizing Azure environments, automating tasks, and developing tailored solutions that expedite and enhance the adoption and management of Azure resources and services. These accelerators will be adaptable, aligned with best practices, promoting security, compliance, and efficiency within the client's Azure ecosystem.

Job Description

- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into Azure cloud architecture solutions.

- Provide expertise and leadership regarding solutions for infrastructure and applications in Microsoft Azure

- Work closely with development teams to provide technical guidance and support.

- Design Technical reference models and roadmaps for Azure cloud implementations

- Identify and recommend best cloud architecture options, tools to accomplish project goals.

- Provide guidance and enforcement methodology for security best practices and compliance standards in Azure environment.

Skill Requirement

- Strong understanding of Azure well architected framework. (6-7Yrs)

- Experience in architecting Public / hybrid cloud solutions with Azure(5-6Yrs)

- Strong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (like Security, Firewalls, Cache, Key Vault, Service Bus, ASR, Networking, Storage etc)

- Understanding of IaC using Bicep/ARM and Terraform (3-4Yrs)

- Experience in designing services using Containers Services (K8S, AKS, ACS) (3-4yrs)

- Very Good understanding of Cloud observability using Azure monitor, Log Analytics workspace, AppInsights (3-4Yrs)

- Understating of automation techniques and architectures using Azure Automation, Functions and Logic-Apps (3-4Yrs)

- Good understanding of enterprise integration patterns and practices (REST, event-driven architectures (4-5Yrs)

- Good knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (Azure DevOps/GitLab/GitHub)

- Strong understanding of configuration Management and Continuous integration with tools like Ansible and Jenkins(1-2Yrs)

- Knowledge of Azure cost management tools, budgeting, and strategies for optimizing cloud costs.

- Must have Azure Solution Architect Certification.

Essential Soft Skills:

Bright, curious, entrepreneurial person who takes initiative and is willing to learn

Passion to be a part of a cutting-edge team that challenges the status quo

Expert knowledge of operating in DevSecOps environment

Technology leader who knows what good looks like and inspires those around them to achieve

Technically strong and willing and able to learn at a fast pace

A can-do attitude and team player

Focus on continuous improvement