Azure Cloud Architect

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.Your RolePosition Overview:We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise cloud solutions, with a strong focus on on-premises to Azure native migration. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures.Key Responsibilities:Architect and lead large-scale migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Azure.Design and implement Azure-native solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.Develop cloud adoption frameworks, landing zones, and governance models.Conduct infrastructure assessments and create detailed migration roadmaps.Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration.Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cloud engineering teams.Engage with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business objectives.Your ProfileTechnical Skills & Expertise:Cloud Architecture & Strategy:Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Azure Well-Architected FrameworkAzure Landing Zones & Cloud Adoption FrameworkMulti-cloud and hybrid cloud architectureMigration & Modernisation:Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Resource MoverLegacy system modernisation (rehost, replatform, refactor)Application and database migration strategiesInfrastructure as Code (IaC):ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, AnsibleGit-based version control and CI/CD integrationAutomation & Scripting:PowerShell, Bash, PythonAzure Automation, Logic Apps, Azure FunctionsDevOps & CI/CD:Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, JenkinsContainerisation with Docker, Kubernetes, AKSIntegration with CI/CD pipelines and release managementNetworking & Connectivity:Azure VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Private LinkDNS, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Traffic ManagerSecurity & Identity:Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities, Key VaultDefender for Cloud, Sentinel, Zero Trust architectureAzure Policy, Blueprints, compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS)Monitoring & Optimisation:Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application InsightsCost management, performance tuning, and resource optimisationArchitecture & Governance:Enterprise-scale architecture designCloud governance, tagging strategies, and resource organisationRisk assessment and mitigation planningPreferred Qualifications:Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and enterprise ITProven track record in leading complex cloud migration and transformation projectsStrong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skillsExperience working in Agile and DevOps environmentsWhat you'll love about working hereYou will be a part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will love the exposure to the scale of transformation, the depth of expertise, and the opportunities for growth.We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.At the heart of our mission is your career growth. You will have countless learning and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. We offer a range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called 'Celebrate'.Veterans and Indigenous candidates are encouraged to applyCapgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.Make it real