Senior Solutions Architect (Azure Cloud)

Role Overview

Stellar Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in architecting enterprise-grade applications, modernizing legacy systems, and designing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures.

This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure successful solution delivery for enterprise clients across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities 1. Azure Architecture & Solution Design

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for cloud transformations on Azure.

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones, Virtual Networks (VNETs), and hybrid connectivity models (VPN, ExpressRoute).

• Define and document technical architecture for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments.

• Develop scalable multi-region and high-availability architectures aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).

2. Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Lead migration of applications and data from on-premises or other clouds to Azure.

• Utilize Azure Migrate and Azure DevOps for modernization and CI/CD pipeline management.

• Recommend containerization strategies (AKS, Docker) and serverless solutions (Azure Functions, Logic Apps).

• Ensure cost optimization and resource governance using Azure Cost Management and Advisor.

3. Security & Governance

• Define and enforce Azure security policies and governance frameworks.

• Implement Azure Active Directory (AD), RBAC, Conditional Access, and Key Vault integration.

• Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and UAE PDPL.

4. Integration & DevOps

• Design APIs and integrations using Azure API Management, Service Bus, and Event Grid.

• Implement DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Bicep for IaC.

• Oversee end-to-end CI/CD processes, test automation, and deployment strategies.

5. Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a technical advisor to executive stakeholders and engineering teams.

• Lead architecture reviews and provide mentorship to development teams.

• Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to translate business goals into technical solutions.

• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging Azure services and industry trends.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 10 + years of overall IT experience, with 5 + years focused on Azure architecture and cloud solution design.

• Proven experience in:

  • Designing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise network topologies.

  • Azure compute (AVDs, App Services, VMs, Functions).

  • Azure storage (Blob, Files, Cosmos DB, SQL Database).

  • Azure integration (Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps).

  • Azure monitoring and logging (Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics).

• Familiar with microservices architecture, Kubernetes (AKS), and API gateway implementation.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.

• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900).

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.

• Effective communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.

• Adaptability and ownership mindset in a dynamic client environment.