Azure Infrastructure Architect (Part-time Consulting Opportunity)
Overview
ā¢ **Please Note: This is a part-time consulting opportunity on a contract basis. Contract-to-hire option available for the right candidate. We are open to considering candidates who are working full-time but can commit to 3-4 hours/ day for part-time consulting.
Only US citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible to apply for this position. No visa sponsorships available.****
The Azure Infrastructure Architect is a key position responsible for the setup and ongoing management of the cloud data infrastructure on Azure for clients. This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight and in-depth technical expertise to the infrastructure and data engineers for both internal staff and client organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Architecture & Solution Design
ā¢ Design cloud architectures covering compute, networking, storage, security, and application layers.
ā¢ Build scalable and resilient solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, APIM, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Storage Accounts.
ā¢ Prepare HLD/LLD documentation, reference architectures, and solution design diagrams.
ā¢ Support hybrid cloud and on-prem integration scenarios using VPN gateways, VNET peering, and ExpressRoute.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) ā Core Responsibility
ā¢ Develop and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
ā¢ Create reusable IaC modules and automated environment provisioning workflows.
ā¢ Implement GitOps-driven CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
ā¢ Enforce policy-as-code frameworks (Azure Policy, OPA) for governance and compliance.
ā¢ Ensure reliable environment promotion, rollback strategies, and consistent multi-environment deployments.
Cloud Implementation & Delivery
ā¢ Lead and support deployment of Azure-based solutions across Dev, UAT, and Production environments.
ā¢ Migrate workloads to Azure, including rehost, replatform, and re-architect approaches.
ā¢ Troubleshoot performance, networking, and security issues across cloud components.
ā¢ Collaborate with development teams to enable application modernization and cloud-native builds.
Security, Governance & Compliance
ā¢ Implement RBAC, NSGs, firewalls, encryption, and identity best practices.
ā¢ Use Azure Security Center, Defender, Sentinel, and Key Vault for enterprise security.
ā¢ Embed security and governance rules within IaC templates and deployment pipelines.
Data & Analytics Architecture
ā¢ Work with data engineering teams to build modern data platforms using Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, and Data Factory.
ā¢ Architect ingestion pipelines (streaming + batch) integrating Event Hub, Storage Queues, and other services.
ā¢ Support cost management, performance optimization, and data governance.
Collaboration, Documentation & Support
ā¢ Work with business and engineering teams to translate requirements into cloud solutions.
ā¢ Prepare architecture documents, deployment guides, and best practices playbooks.
ā¢ Mentor junior engineers in Azure fundamentals, IaC, DevOps, and cloud security.
Required Skills & Qualifications
ā¢ 4ā6 years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, architecture, or DevOps.
ā¢ Strong expertise in IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
ā¢ Solid understanding of Azure Networking, Compute, Storage, Identity & Access Management.
ā¢ Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
ā¢ Knowledge of containerization (Docker), Kubernetes/AKS, microservices, and API architectures.
ā¢ Good understanding of cloud governance frameworks (Landing Zones, Azure CAF).
ā¢ Strong analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
ā¢ Preferred certifications:
ā¢ AZ-305 or AZ-305 (working towards Architect Expert)
ā¢ AZ-104
ā¢ Terraform Associate Certification (added advantage)
Key Capabilities
ā¢ Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
ā¢ Creativity, clear thinking, and excellent communication skills.
ā¢ Ability to motivate others to solve challenging technology problems, using a combination of engineering expertise, innovation and leadership.
ā¢ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and to formulate an action plan in a new situation.
ā¢ Ability to spearhead and oversee complex projects.
ā¢ Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
ā¢ Excellent collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
ā¢ Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
Compensation: Based on experience and skill set; not a limitation for the right candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
ā¢ Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
ā¢ Do you have hands-on experience setting up and optimizing Databricks on Azure ?
Experience:
ā¢ Cloud infrastructure: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now
ā¢ **Please Note: This is a part-time consulting opportunity on a contract basis. Contract-to-hire option available for the right candidate. We are open to considering candidates who are working full-time but can commit to 3-4 hours/ day for part-time consulting.
Only US citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible to apply for this position. No visa sponsorships available.****
The Azure Infrastructure Architect is a key position responsible for the setup and ongoing management of the cloud data infrastructure on Azure for clients. This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight and in-depth technical expertise to the infrastructure and data engineers for both internal staff and client organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Architecture & Solution Design
ā¢ Design cloud architectures covering compute, networking, storage, security, and application layers.
ā¢ Build scalable and resilient solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, APIM, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Storage Accounts.
ā¢ Prepare HLD/LLD documentation, reference architectures, and solution design diagrams.
ā¢ Support hybrid cloud and on-prem integration scenarios using VPN gateways, VNET peering, and ExpressRoute.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) ā Core Responsibility
ā¢ Develop and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
ā¢ Create reusable IaC modules and automated environment provisioning workflows.
ā¢ Implement GitOps-driven CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
ā¢ Enforce policy-as-code frameworks (Azure Policy, OPA) for governance and compliance.
ā¢ Ensure reliable environment promotion, rollback strategies, and consistent multi-environment deployments.
Cloud Implementation & Delivery
ā¢ Lead and support deployment of Azure-based solutions across Dev, UAT, and Production environments.
ā¢ Migrate workloads to Azure, including rehost, replatform, and re-architect approaches.
ā¢ Troubleshoot performance, networking, and security issues across cloud components.
ā¢ Collaborate with development teams to enable application modernization and cloud-native builds.
Security, Governance & Compliance
ā¢ Implement RBAC, NSGs, firewalls, encryption, and identity best practices.
ā¢ Use Azure Security Center, Defender, Sentinel, and Key Vault for enterprise security.
ā¢ Embed security and governance rules within IaC templates and deployment pipelines.
Data & Analytics Architecture
ā¢ Work with data engineering teams to build modern data platforms using Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, and Data Factory.
ā¢ Architect ingestion pipelines (streaming + batch) integrating Event Hub, Storage Queues, and other services.
ā¢ Support cost management, performance optimization, and data governance.
Collaboration, Documentation & Support
ā¢ Work with business and engineering teams to translate requirements into cloud solutions.
ā¢ Prepare architecture documents, deployment guides, and best practices playbooks.
ā¢ Mentor junior engineers in Azure fundamentals, IaC, DevOps, and cloud security.
Required Skills & Qualifications
ā¢ 4ā6 years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, architecture, or DevOps.
ā¢ Strong expertise in IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
ā¢ Solid understanding of Azure Networking, Compute, Storage, Identity & Access Management.
ā¢ Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
ā¢ Knowledge of containerization (Docker), Kubernetes/AKS, microservices, and API architectures.
ā¢ Good understanding of cloud governance frameworks (Landing Zones, Azure CAF).
ā¢ Strong analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
ā¢ Preferred certifications:
ā¢ AZ-305 or AZ-305 (working towards Architect Expert)
ā¢ AZ-104
ā¢ Terraform Associate Certification (added advantage)
Key Capabilities
ā¢ Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
ā¢ Creativity, clear thinking, and excellent communication skills.
ā¢ Ability to motivate others to solve challenging technology problems, using a combination of engineering expertise, innovation and leadership.
ā¢ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and to formulate an action plan in a new situation.
ā¢ Ability to spearhead and oversee complex projects.
ā¢ Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
ā¢ Excellent collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
ā¢ Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
Compensation: Based on experience and skill set; not a limitation for the right candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
ā¢ Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
ā¢ Do you have hands-on experience setting up and optimizing Databricks on Azure ?
Experience:
ā¢ Cloud infrastructure: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now