Azure Cloud Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled “Azure Cloud Solution Architect” with domain experience in Retail-Fashion, Food & Beverage, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Azure-based solutions to support retail PoS systems, e-commerce platforms, ERP/SCM systems, and F&B applications.
• Design scalable infrastructure for high-availability order processing, real-time stock visibility, and warehouse automation.
• Enable integration between Azure and retail platforms (e.g., Dynamics 365, Oracle Retail, Shopify, etc.).
• Implement data pipelines and analytics solutions using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and Power BI for sales forecasting and supply-demand analytics.
• Manage migration of existing landscape from on-Prem to Azure Cloud, AWS to Azure etc
• Build secure APIs and event-driven architectures for mobile apps, loyalty systems, and delivery platforms.
• Lead the migration of legacy on-prem systems to Azure, applying cost optimization, hybrid cloud, and compliance strategies.
• Design disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans for retail and F&B operations.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of Azure services:
• Compute: Azure App Services, AKS, Azure Functions
• Integration: API Management, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Storage: Blob, SQL, Cosmos DB
• Identity: Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Application Insights
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Hands-on with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps.
• Experience in building secure, PCI-DSS compliant cloud solutions.
• Scripting experience: PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services: Azure AD, Virtual Networks, Key Vault, App Services, AKS, Functions, Blob Storage, SQL/NoSQL DBs, etc.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud, networking, security, identity, and governance in Azure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) (Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 / Commerce (Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) (Added Advantage)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)(Added Advantage)
• TOGAF / ITIL Foundation (Added Advantage)