Azure Cloud Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled “Azure Cloud Solution Architect” with domain experience in Retail-Fashion, Food & Beverage, and Supply Chain.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect Azure-based solutions to support retail PoS systems, e-commerce platforms, ERP/SCM systems, and F&B applications.Design scalable infrastructure for high-availability order processing, real-time stock visibility, and warehouse automation.Enable integration between Azure and retail platforms (e.g., Dynamics 365, Oracle Retail, Shopify, etc.).Implement data pipelines and analytics solutions using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and Power BI for sales forecasting and supply-demand analytics.Manage migration of existing landscape from on-Prem to Azure Cloud, AWS to Azure etcBuild secure APIs and event-driven architectures for mobile apps, loyalty systems, and delivery platforms.Lead the migration of legacy on-prem systems to Azure, applying cost optimization, hybrid cloud, and compliance strategies.Design disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans for retail and F&B operations.Technical Skills RequiredStrong knowledge of Azure services:Compute: Azure App Services, AKS, Azure FunctionsIntegration: API Management, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Storage: Blob, SQL, Cosmos DBIdentity: Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional AccessMonitoring: Azure Monitor, Application InsightsProficient in Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub.Hands-on with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps.Experience in building secure, PCI-DSS compliant cloud solutions.Scripting experience: PowerShell, Bash, or Python.Strong knowledge of Azure services: Azure AD, Virtual Networks, Key Vault, App Services, AKS, Functions, Blob Storage, SQL/NoSQL DBs, etc.Understanding of hybrid cloud, networking, security, identity, and governance in Azure.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) (Preferred)Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 / Commerce (Preferred)Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) (Added Advantage)Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)(Added Advantage)TOGAF / ITIL Foundation (Added Advantage)