Proven experience architecting and launching complex systems on Microsoft Azure
Deep understanding of Azure services (e.g., Azure App Services, AKS, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Networking)
Expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and advanced deployment strategies in Azure environments
Strong knowledge of monitoring, alerting, and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
Solid grasp of capacity planning, scaling, backup, and disaster recovery strategies specific to Azure
In-depth understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
Experience with blue/green and canary deployment strategies in Azure
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD tools
Exposure to large-scale enterprise production launches and migrations to Azure
Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization techniques
Experience integrating third-party systems and APIs within Azure architectures
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) for daily use or experience implementing such tools at the project/team level
Background in authoring operational documentation and runbooks
Understanding of incident management, root cause analysis, and rapid response processes
Azure Solutions Architect Expert or other relevant Azure certifications