Azure Architect

Position Description
Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Position: MCE
Experience: 10+ yrs
Category: IT Infrastructure
Main location: Bangalore
Shift : EST Shift - All 5 days work from office
Joining period : 0-30 days
Position ID: J0626-1658
Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

10+ years in IT with 5+ years of Azure cloud architecture experience
Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Lead cloud migration, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
Define cloud architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
Develop infrastructure solutions using Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, and Databases.
Architect containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
Ensure cloud security, compliance, identity, and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.
Configure monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical leadership.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cloud engineers and developers.
Optimize cloud costs, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.

Skills: Azure Architecture, Azure Networking, AKS, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage.
Skills: Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, Python, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions.

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Required qualifications to be successful in this role

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.