Azure Solution Architect – Immediate Joiner Preferred
Rackspace Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: India
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About the role
- Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on Microsoft Azure aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
- Lead cloud readiness assessments, application modernization planning, and on-prem to cloud migration initiatives.
- Develop high-level and low-level architecture designs covering compute, storage, networking, identity, backup/DR, and monitoring.
- Architect complex Azure networking solutions, with a strong focus on:
- azure networking foundations
- azure Hybrid Connectivity (VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, VNet Peering)
- network security and segmentation using Azure Firewall and NSGs
- scaling, best practices, and limitations of network infrastructure
- Cross-tenant connectivity and multi-subscription designs
- Drive architecture discussions around scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, compliance, and performance.
- Lead the implementation of advanced Azure Active Directory (AD) Premium features focused on security, identity governance, and compliance.
- Architect and provision Azure Kubernetes Service(AKS) clusters in Azure, including configuration of node pools, sizing, and integration with other Azure services.
- Provide end-to-end system design for critical platforms such as core banking systems—including app servers, databases, messaging layers, security modules, and third-party integrations.
- Guide DevOps strategy and CI/CD implementations using GitHub Actions or similar tools.
- Develop and present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and migration cost estimations to stakeholders.
- Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all assigned resources and ensure smooth delivery in collaboration with engineers, PMs, and client teams.
- Identify and resolve system vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and misconfigurations with industry best practices.
Requirements
- 12+ years of professional IT experience with a strong focus on cloud architecture and solution delivery.
- 10+ years working with Microsoft Azure, including designing and implementing production-grade workloads.
- Proven expertise in:
- Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, and security services
- Azure networking (core concepts, hybrid connectivity, firewalls, scaling, cross-tenant design)
- Kubernetes (AKS), containers, and Azure App Services
- Azure Active Directory (including Premium features)
- Devops methodologies and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM), policy, governance, and compliance
- Strong experience conducting assessments and leading large-scale migrations.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to present technical solutions to business stakeholders.
- Effective leadership and collaboration capabilities in a cross-functional and client-facing environment.
- Relevant Azure certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Associate)
- Strong background in infrastructure and networking
- Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and use of collaborative tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience working in core banking or other regulated domains is a plus
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Hard skills
cloud architectureMicrosoft AzureAzure IaaSAzure PaaSKubernetesAzure Active DirectoryDevOps methodologiesCI/CDnetwork securityidentity governance
Soft skills
analytical skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsleadership capabilitiescollaboration skills
Certifications
Azure Solutions ArchitectAzure DevOps EngineerAzure Security Associate