Cloud Architect

Join Zafin as a Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect. In this hands-on role, you will strengthen the operation of critical production systems on Azure, assess current cloud operations processes, and implement improvements. You will also serve as the escalation subject matter expert for complex technical roadblocks and lead the architecture and operational maturity of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments. Additionally, you will design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and improve monitoring and logging.

• Assess current cloud operations processes and platform architecture, identify opportunities for automation and improvement, and implement operational patterns that improve reliability, scalability, and delivery confidence.
• Lead the architecture and operational maturity of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, including cluster topology, node pools, upgrades, scaling, resiliency patterns, ingress and egress, workload identity, secrets management, and runtime security.
• Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, with reusable modules, clear lifecycle management, environment consistency, and safe change practices.

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and deep experience running Kubernetes in production, including upgrades, scaling, failure modes, and troubleshooting
• Proven hands-on experience implementing infrastructure as code with Terraform, including modules, state strategy, environment consistency, and safe rollout practices
• Demonstrated ownership of production-grade systems, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, high-availability environments
• Strong experience with GitOps and deployment tooling, including Argo CD and Helm, along with a solid understanding of release strategies and operational controls
• Proficiency managing CI/CD pipelines and automation using Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions, with a focus on improving deployment reliability through automated checks and gates
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to build operational tooling and reduce repetitive manual work
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, combined with 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps/SRE, or cloud operations
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and guide teams through critical production incidents
• Deep expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns, with the ability to diagnose complex multi-layer issues across AKS, networking, and application boundaries
• Hands-on experience with Azure observability tools, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights, to improve service health visibility and incident response effectiveness
• Experience building “golden path” templates/self-service workflows; exposure to SRE practices; exposure to Azure cost optimization/FinOps
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and/or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKS)