Experienced Cloud Application Architect Needed

We are seeking a Cloud Application Architect / Cloud Solution Architect to design and govern secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role bridges business requirements and technical execution, ensuring applications follow cloud-native best practices and enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities Design and review cloud-native and hybrid application architectures Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices Architect Azure environments across Dev, Test, and Production Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and availability requirements Guide application modernization and cloud adoption initiatives Define integration, API, and data access strategies Establish CI/CD, automation, and observability standards Act as a technical advisor and mentor to engineering teams Participate in architecture governance and design reviews Required Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Experience designing modern application architectures Knowledge of web and backend application platforms Experience with relational databases and data platforms Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Solid understanding of security, identity, and compliance principles Preferred Qualifications Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Experience with containers and distributed systems Exposure to event-driven or integration-heavy architectures Experience in enterprise or regulated environments Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management Ability to influence architectural decisions Analytical and problem-solving mindset Balance between strategic thinking and hands-on execution Apply tot his job