Azure Architect - Docker, Microservices, Devops

Job Title:

Senior Azure Architect (Docker, Microservices & DevOps)

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and architect scalable, secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, aligned with business and technical goals
- Lead the development of containerized platforms using Docker, Kubernetes concepts, and microservices architecture patterns
- Define and standardize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Infrastructure as Code, automated deployments, release management)
- Own cloud infrastructure design including networking, identity/access (IAM), security, and governance best practices
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive adoption of microservices, observability, and performance optimization

Required Skills:

- Expert-level Azure architecture (Azure services, landing zones, scalability, resilience, and cost optimization)
- Strong hands-on experience with Docker and microservices architecture design
- Proven DevOps expertise: CI/CD, automation, release pipelines, and DevOps best practices
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM) and configuration management
- Strong knowledge of security, identity, and compliance in Azure (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD, RBAC, security controls)
- Solid understanding of monitoring and observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and operational excellence

Qualification:

- 8+ years of professional experience in cloud architecture, software architecture, or DevOps engineering
- Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent) preferred
- Experience designing enterprise-grade systems for production environments with strong reliability and security focus

Type:

Full time