Lead Architect-Azure
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About Fractal
Fractal is one of the most prominent providers of Artificial Intelligence to Fortune 500® companies.Fractal's vision is to power every human decision in the enterprise, and bring AI, engineering, and design to help the world's most admired companies.Fractal currently has 4000+ employees across 16 global locations, including the United States, UK, Ukraine, India, Singapore, and Australia.
Fractal's businesses include Crux Intelligence (AI driven business intelligence), Eugenie.ai (AI for sustainability), Asper.ai (AI for revenue growth management) and Senseforth.ai (conversational AI for sales and customer service). Fractal incubated Qure.ai, a leading player in healthcare AI for detecting Tuberculosis and Lung cancer.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Azure Lead Architect to join our consulting practice. In this leadership role, you will work with enterprise clients to design, build, and modernize cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for leading architecture engagements, defining cloud strategies, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based solutions for complex enterprise applications.
- Define cloud architecture and roadmap in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
- Assess client’s current environment and make architecture recommendations for cloud adoption, migration, and optimization.
- Own end-to-end solution architecture and act as a trusted advisor to client leadership.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Data, and Application teams to align cloud solutions with enterprise strategy.
- Mentor and guide development teams on best practices in cloud architecture.
- Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analysis.
- Support pre-sales and proposal development including effort estimation, technical solutions, and client presentations.
- Stay updated with the latest Azure offerings and industry trends.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in IT, with 6+ years of hands-on experience in Azure architecture and implementation.
- Strong expertise in Azure services such as Azure App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, ARM/Bicep/Terraform templates.
- Deep understanding of cloud networking, identity, governance, and security principles.
- Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Strong background in enterprise application design and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices.
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Prior experience in a client-facing consulting role.
- Knowledge of other cloud platforms like AWS or GCP is a plus.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work with top-tier clients across industries.
- Exposure to cutting-edge cloud projects and digital transformation programs.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Learning and development opportunities with access to cloud certifications and trainings.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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