Azure Solution Architect jobs in Dubai

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Solution Architect (Azure) to design and lead secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. The role will collaborate with business and technology teams to translate business requirements into effective cloud architectures.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure architecture, cloud modernization, security, networking, DevOps, integration, and automation, with proven experience leading complex cloud transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Architecture & Solution Design

• Design scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective Azure cloud architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Define architecture standards, patterns, roadmaps, and technical designs across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid environments.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

2. Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Migration

• Architect Azure infrastructure across compute, networking, storage, databases, containers, and integration services.
• Lead cloud migration and application modernization initiatives, including strategy, planning, and execution.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and opportunities for Azure-native modernization.

3. Security, Networking & Compliance

• Design secure Azure solutions incorporating Zero Trust, identity, access management, encryption, and network security.
• Architect hybrid connectivity using VNets, VPN, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, and related services.
• Ensure solutions meet organizational security, compliance, and governance requirements.

4. DevOps, Automation & Integration

• Define and implement DevOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Promote automation using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Design scalable data, API, integration, and event-driven solutions using Azure services.

5. Performance, Reliability & Cost Optimization

• Design solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience.
• Establish monitoring, observability, performance, and capacity management practices.
• Drive Azure cost optimization and FinOps initiatives to improve cloud efficiency.

6. Technical Leadership & Governance

• Lead architecture initiatives and collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering, security, DevOps, and vendors.
• Conduct architecture workshops, design reviews, and technical decision-making sessions.
• Establish cloud governance, standards, documentation, and reusable architecture patterns while mentoring technical teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud solutioning, architecture, and technology, with strong experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure architecture, infrastructure, networking, security, integration, and cloud-native services.
• Proven experience in cloud migration, application modernization, and enterprise-scale Azure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Technical Skills

• Azure: VMs, AKS, App Services, Functions, Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, API Management, Service Bus, Event Hubs.
• Cloud Architecture: Cloud-native, microservices, serverless, event-driven, hybrid cloud, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Security: Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Zero Trust, encryption, Key Vault, and network security.
• DevOps & Automation: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Terraform, Bicep, ARM, containers, and Kubernetes.
• Networking: VNets, VPN, ExpressRoute, DNS, NSGs, routing, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, logging, and alerting.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale Azure cloud transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to modern cloud, DevOps, automation, security, and cloud-native technologies.
• Opportunities for career growth, technical leadership, and professional certifications.
• Collaboration with senior business and technology stakeholders across the organization.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment that values continuous learning.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cloud strategy and digital transformation.

Work Location: In person