
Azure L3 Architect
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Architect, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters on Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
- Azure Infrastructure and Platform Services:
- IaaS: Design and implement robust Azure-based infrastructure for critical BFSI applications.
- PaaS: Optimize the use of Azure PaaS services, including App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Service Fabric.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to BFSI industry standards by implementing advanced security measures (e.g., Azure Security Center, role-based access control, encryption protocols).
- Cost Optimization: Analyze and optimize Azure resource usage to minimize costs while maintaining performance and compliance standards.
- Automation: Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows using tools like Terraform, Helm, and Azure DevOps.
- Process Improvements: Continuously identify areas for operational enhancements in line with BFSI-specific needs.
- Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to support deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and the lifecycle management of applications.
- Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure IaaS and PaaS, and container orchestration.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and tools such as Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with cost management tools such as Azure Cost Management + Billing.
- Experience in monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.
- Understanding of BFSI compliance regulations and standards.
- Process improvement experience using frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Certifications like Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Azure DevOps Engineer are advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Azure and Kubernetes environments within BFSI or similar industries.