Azure Cloud Solution Architect

We are seeking a seasoned
Azure Cloud Solution Architect
to lead the end-to-end solution architecture of a large-scale, multi-year
digital transformation initiative
. The role covers
cloud-native platforms, enterprise integration, data governance and analytics, digital experience channels, and emerging technologies (AI & IoT)
.

This is a
hands-on architecture role
— the architect will not only define blueprints and guide teams but will also write
skeleton code, reference implementations, and platform templates
to ensure delivery teams follow best practices. Prior
experience leading similar multi-domain transformation programs using Azure cloud technology is mandatory
.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the
  end-to-end solution architecture
  across applications, integration, data, analytics, and digital experience.
• Ensure
  cloud-native, API-first, microservices, and event-driven architecture
  principles are followed.
• Lead the
  integration strategy
  between new platforms and legacy systems.
• Drive the implementation of
  data governance, master data management, and analytics capabilities
  .
• Guide teams in adopting
  observability, DevSecOps, and CI/CD automation
  .
• Oversee the introduction of
  AI and IoT platforms
  into production use cases.
• Write hands-on skeleton code
  and reference projects (e.g., .NET Core service templates, Kafka producers/consumers, API stubs).
• Develop and enforce
  solution playbooks and developer guidelines
  for consistent adoption across teams.
• Provide
  technical assurance
  across vendors and delivery teams during design, build, and deployment.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and
  communicate with executives and non-technical stakeholders
  .

Technical Skills

·     
Cloud & Infrastructure

• Azure Cloud solution design.
• Identity and access management (Azure Entra ID, B2C, federation).
• Networking, security, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, firewalls).
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep).

·     
Applications & APIs

• Microservices architecture with
  .NET Core, Java Spring, or
  .
• API Management (Azure APIM or equivalent).
• REST/gRPC design, versioning, security (OAuth2, JWT).
• Central/shared services (notifications, rules engines, audit, logging).

·     
Integration

• Enterprise Integration Platforms (
  webMethods, MuleSoft, or similar
  ).
• Event streaming platforms (
  Kafka
  ).
• Schema governance (Avro/JSON Schema registry).
• Orchestration and transformation (canonical models, mapping).

·     
Data & Analytics

• Data lakehouse design (
  Azure Fabric/OneLake, Synapse
  ).
• Master Data Management
  (CluedIn, Informatica, or similar).
• Data governance tools
  (Purview, Collibra, etc.).
• BI & reporting (Power BI).
• Data pipelines (Fabric pipelines, Azure Data Factory).

·     
AI & IoT

• AI/ML platforms (
  Azure ML, MLOps pipelines
  ).
• Feature stores, model registries, monitoring & retraining.
• IoT architecture (Azure IoT Hub, DPS, Edge gateways).
• Device onboarding, telemetry standards, and security.

·     
Operations & Observability

• Monitoring tools (
  Azure Monitor, Dynatrace, Elastic
  ).
• Logging standards, distributed tracing, correlation IDs.
• Incident management, alerting, and runbook automation.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking, stakeholder management, mentoring, change leadership, risk management, strong documentation & governance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT, with 5+ as a Solution Architect in large-scale transformations.
• Proven
  experience delivering digital transformation projects at enterprise scale
  —
  this is a must
  .
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, Kafka/MDM/Integration certs.

When applying, please share the following to :

·      Up-to-date resume

·      Notice period (immediate joiners strongly preferred)

·      Expected salary / day rate

·      Mention in your application similar projects that you've particiated in before.

Candidates without prior experience in similar end-to-end implementations will not be considered.

Job will be hybrid with travel to UAE