Azure Cloud Technical Lead
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Overview
Job Description
Job Description Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Design
- Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures for PaaS, IaaS, and Hybrid workloads.
- Define reference architectures for GenAI, document intelligence, OCR, and underwriting platforms.
- Architect scalable solutions using Azure App Service, AKS, Azure Container Registry, Azure Storage, and Azure databases.
- Drive cloud design reviews, architecture sign-offs, and technical governance.
Security & Compliance
- Design secure architectures using: Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC, MFA, Azure Key Vault, Private Endpoints, NSGs, Azure Application Gateway with WAF.
- Ensure compliance with BFSI regulations, SOC2, GDPR, PII data protection, and internal security policies.
- Work with cybersecurity teams on threat modeling, VNET isolation, and zero-trust patterns.
DevOps & Operations
- Define DevOps and CI/CD strategies using Azure DevOps, Git repositories, and container pipelines.
- Integrate monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
- Define DR, backup, high availability, and resiliency patterns (RTO/RPO).
GenAI & Advanced Services (Good to Have)
- Architect solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services (Document Intelligence, Computer Vision).
- Design secure GenAI pipelines with controlled data usage and no client data leakage.
- Support AI workloads running on AKS/App Services with monitoring and cost controls.
Stakeholder & Delivery Collaboration
- Partner with Product Owners, SMEs, and business users to translate requirements into cloud designs.
- Support presales, RFP responses, architecture walkthroughs, and client discussions.
- Provide technical guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
Required Skills
Azure Core Services
- Azure App Service, AKS, VM, VNET, Load Balancer
- Azure Storage (Blob, File), Azure SQL / PostgreSQL
- Azure Container Registry
- Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Application Insights
Security & Identity
- Azure AD / Entra ID, RBAC, Managed Identity
- WAF, Private Link, Defender for Cloud
Architecture & Delivery
- Cloud design patterns, microservices, containerization
- Experience with large-scale enterprise and BFSI solutions
- Strong knowledge of NFRs (Performance, Security, Scalability)
Roles & Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Design
- Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures for PaaS, IaaS, and Hybrid workloads.
- Define reference architectures for GenAI, document intelligence, OCR, and underwriting platforms.
- Architect scalable solutions using Azure App Service, AKS, Azure Container Registry, Azure Storage, and Azure databases.
- Drive cloud design reviews, architecture sign-offs, and technical governance.
Security & Compliance
- Design secure architectures using: Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC, MFA, Azure Key Vault, Private Endpoints, NSGs, Azure Application Gateway with WAF.
- Ensure compliance with BFSI regulations, SOC2, GDPR, PII data protection, and internal security policies.
- Work with cybersecurity teams on threat modeling, VNET isolation, and zero-trust patterns.
DevOps & Operations
- Define DevOps and CI/CD strategies using Azure DevOps, Git repositories, and container pipelines.
- Integrate monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
- Define DR, backup, high availability, and resiliency patterns (RTO/RPO).
GenAI & Advanced Services (Good to Have)
- Architect solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services (Document Intelligence, Computer Vision).
- Design secure GenAI pipelines with controlled data usage and no client data leakage.
- Support AI workloads running on AKS/App Services with monitoring and cost controls.
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