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Cloud Architect Description: Be a part of our success story. Launch offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to do the best work of their lives in a dynamic and growing company. Through competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, internal advancement opportunities, and recognized community involvement, you will have the chance to create a career you can be proud of. Your new trajectory starts here at Launch. Role Overview: We are looking for a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, modern application design, DevOps practices, and enterprise integration. You will work with stakeholders across business and technical teams to develop cloud strategy, lead architecture reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices and security compliance. Role: Cloud Architect Location: Hyderabad Experience: 10+ Years Key Responsibilities: •Lead end-to-end architecture design and implementation for Azure cloud-based solutions. •Define cloud architecture standards, frameworks, and governance models. •Drive migration and modernization strategies from on-premises to Azure. •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. •Provide technical leadership in all phases of the project lifecycle. •Create detailed architecture documentation including HLDs, LLDs, security models, and data flow diagrams. •Define and implement security, backup, and disaster recovery strategies. •Guide and mentor development, operations, and support teams in adopting Azure best practices. •Work closely with Azure account teams, partners, and vendors to stay ahead of evolving cloud capabilities. •Lead PoCs (Proof of Concepts), pilots, and cost optimization exercises. Required Skills and Experience: •10+ years of overall IT experience with a minimum of 5 years in Azure cloud architecture. •Hands-on experience with Azure services including: oAzure Virtual Machines, VNet, NSG, Application Gateway oAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) oAzure SQL, Cosmos DB, Synapse oAzure DevOps, ARM/Bicep/Terraform templates oAzure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services oAzure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Security Center •Deep knowledge of networking, security, identity (AAD), and governance in Azure. •Experience in designing hybrid and multi-cloud environments. •Proven experience in enterprise architecture frameworks and principles. •Strong understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation. •Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: •Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) •Experience with cloud-native data architecture (e.g., Databricks, Data Lake, Azure Data Factory) •TOGAF, ITIL, or other relevant architecture/governance certifications We are Navigators in the Age of Transformation: We use sophisticated technology to transform clients into the digital age, but our top priority is our positive impact on human experience. We ease anxiety and fear around digital transformation and replace it with opportunity. Launch IT is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Launch IT is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. About Company: About Launch IT Launch IT India is wholly owned subsidiary of The Planet Group ( a US company, offers attractive compensation and work environment for the prospective employees. Launch is an entrepreneurial business and technology consultancy. We help businesses and people navigate from current state to future state.Technology, tenacity, and creativity fuel our solutions with offices in Bellevue, Sacramento, Dallas, San Francisco, Hyderabad & Washington D.C. india/