Lead Cloud Architect

We’re seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to own our Azure cloud strategy, architecture, and governance. This role is pivotal in aligning cloud solutions with business goals while optimizing for performance, cost, and security. You’ll lead cloud-native design, operational best practices, and technical advisory across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive cloud strategy, governance models, and best practices

Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performance Azure solutions

Oversee landing zones, subscriptions, and cloud-native architecture adoption

Manage infrastructure improvements and optimize environments for cost and compliance

Guide IaC practices (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) and support scripting standards

Collaborate with business and infrastructure teams to meet SLA, DRP, and compliance needs

Act as technical liaison with Microsoft and support onboarding of new services

Lead knowledge transfer and ensure seamless integration into operations

Technical Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect with deep Azure expertise

Proven track record in designing fault-tolerant and highly available cloud environments

Strong knowledge of Azure networking, compute, storage, and identity services

Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code

Solid understanding of cloud governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards

Hands-on experience in one or more areas :

Landing Zones and Reference Architectures

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized applications

PaaS services and microservices design

Application management and DevOps practices

Service Catalogue and validated environments

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across business units

Self-driven with a strategic mindset and solution-oriented approach

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (cloud certifications a plus)

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