Azure Solution Architect with Delivery

Job description

Led the **end-to-end delivery and architecture** of **enterprise-scale cloud modernization programs** on **Microsoft Azure**. Managed cross-functional teams **comprising developers, architects, DevOps** engineers, QA, and **business stakeholders to ensure** successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Provided technical leadership, architectural governance, and delivery oversight while driving adoption of cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and enterprise security standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Led delivery of multiple Azure-based projects and programs, ensuring timely and high-quality releases. - Managed project planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and delivery governance. - Provided **architecture leadership for cloud-native, scalable, secure**, and resilient Azure solutions. - Conducted solution design reviews, architecture reviews, and code reviews across development teams. - Guided engineering teams in implementing Azure services, **microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure** as Code. - Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and delivery roadmaps. - Established technical standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across projects. - Monitored delivery KPIs, project health, dependencies, and issue resolution. - Mentored technical leads and development teams to improve engineering capabilities and delivery outcomes. - Supported production deployments, operational readiness, and post-implementation stabilization activities. Key Achievements - Successfully **delivered multiple enterprise Azure transformation initiatives** with geographically distributed teams. - Improved release predictability and delivery efficiency through Agile and **DevOps practices**. - Reduced deployment time through automation and **CI/CD implementation**. - Enhanced solution reliability, security, and scalability while maintaining compliance with enterprise standards. - Optimized Azure resource utilization, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings. Resume Requirement Statement **Required Experience:** - 9 yrs to 12 years of overall **IT experience**. - Minimum **3 years of project/program delivery leadership experience**. - Strong expertise in **Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud-native solution design**. - Experience **leading technical teams, architecture governance, stakeholder management, and enterprise-scale cloud transformations**