- 8+ years of industry experience with a minimum of 5+ years of Azure Infrastructure experience
- Must have a degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent work experience. Higher relevant education preferred.
- Must be Microsoft Azure Administrator certified. Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is a plus.
- Terraform Associate certification will be an added advantage.
- Experience in Application development and infrastructure will be an added advantage
- Delivery Management certification (e.g., Scrum, Agile, Change Management, Project Management).
Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and deploying Azure Landing Zones.
- Deep understanding of cloud platform design principles and multi-cloud migration strategies.
Azure Infrastructure & Networking
- Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services across compute, storage, and networking.
- Expertise in architecting and deploying business mission-critical applications on Azure.
- In-depth knowledge of Azure networking components including VNet, ExpressRoute, vWAN, ingress/egress patterns, and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs).
Cloud Migration & Modernization
- Experience leading large-scale cloud migration projects using tools like Azure Migrate.
- Familiarity with all stages of the migration lifecycle, including assessment, planning, execution, and optimization.
- Experience with container migration and modernization initiatives.
DevOps & Automation
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including YAML-based pipeline configuration.
- Experience with at least one CI/CD platform: GitHub, GitLab, or Jenkins (working knowledge of others is a plus).
- Strong automation skills using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
- Experience deploying infrastructure using a modular, reusable approach.
Security, Monitoring & Best Practices
- Knowledge of Azure monitoring tools and implementation of security best practices.
- Familiarity with governance, compliance, and operational excellence in cloud environments.
Consulting & Delivery
- Demonstrated success in leading customer-facing projects in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Experience conducting technical workshops, envisioning sessions, and solution design engagements.
- Exposure to multiple industries and sectors, with the ability to tailor solutions to diverse business needs.
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
- Proven adaptability to new technologies and evolving customer requirements.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Awareness of AI technologies and their integration into cloud solutions.