Cloud Architect

7+ years of experience in IT and enterprise cloud architecture roles.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure PaaS offerings (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Event Grid).
Deep experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power Platform, Teams, SharePoint, and Graph API.
Demonstrated success integrating AI/ML solutions in real-world cloud applications.
Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate, Azure Automation, and Logic Apps.
Solid understanding of DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform).
Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, or equivalent) and RESTful API integration.

Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure PaaS-based cloud architectures, primarily in Microsoft Azure.
Architect and integrate AI/ML capabilities using Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, AI Builder, etc.
Extend and customize Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) to align with business requirements.
Support multi-cloud strategies and solution portability, with familiarity in AWS, GCP, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and improve development cycles across PaaS and Microsoft 365 solutions.
Define and enforce security, compliance, and governance frameworks across cloud and Microsoft 365 environments.
Engage with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Analyze and tune application and service performance, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, OCI) is highly desirable.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification.
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or relevant Power Platform certifications preferred.
Certifications in AWS, GCP, or OCI are a plus.
Familiarity with architecture and governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL).