Azure Architect
Core
Lead application modernization and migration to Azure PaaS, designing target state architectures and optimizing hosting configurations for web applications and containers.
Role type
Senior Azure Architect (Application Modernization & Migration)
Builds
Azure PaaS solutions (App Service, Functions, AKS, Container Instances), Azure Landing Zones, and migrated application portfolios.
Domain
Cloud Architecture, Application Modernization, Azure Platform
Required skills
Azure PaaS architecture, application modernization, containerization (Kubernetes/AKS), IIS configuration, application dependency analysis, team leadership (5+ members), solution architecture design, stakeholder management, performance assessment, cost-value analysis.
Preferred skills
Enterprise architecture collaboration, DevOps integration, customer infrastructure landscape understanding, presentation skills.
Technologies
Azure PaaS, IIS, Kubernetes, AKS, Container Instances, App Service, Functions.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 5+ members; guide the team technically on migration scenarios; design Azure Landing Zones and target state solutions; optimize application hosting configurations; assess application performance pre and post migration; collaborate with Enterprise Architect, Data Platform, DevOps, and Integration teams; manage commercial aspects and value-for-money analysis of solutions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities