Requirements: English
Company: HCLTech
Region: Paris , le-de-France
Job Title: Azure Architect Location: Paris Experience:12+ Years Language: Looking for fluent French speakers Mode ofWork: Hybrid Job Summary: We are looking for a seasoned AzureArchitect with 12+ years of IT experience and deep expertise indesigning, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions onMicrosoft Azure. The ideal candidate will lead cloud transformationinitiatives, define cloud architecture standards, and ensure thesuccessful delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performanceAzure-based solutions. Key Responsibilities: * Design end-to-endAzure cloud architecture solutions including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaScomponents. * Lead cloud adoption strategies and guide clients orinternal teams on Azure best practices. * Define architectureblueprints, cloud reference models, and deployment strategies. *Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirementsand translate them into technical solutions. * Implement secure andscalable cloud architectures aligned with organizational goals andcompliance requirements. * Integrate Azure services with enterpriseapplications, identity solutions (Azure AD), and hybridenvironments. * Drive cloud governance, cost optimization, andperformance monitoring initiatives. * Mentor development and DevOpsteams in using Azure tools and technologies effectively. RequiredSkills & Experience: * 12+ years of IT experience with at least5 years in Azure architecture and cloud solution design. * Deepunderstanding of core Azure services (App Services, AKS, Functions,Logic Apps, VNets, Storage, Azure SQL, etc.). * Strong experiencewith infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform) and DevOps tools(Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). * Proficient in cloud security,identity management (Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access), andnetworking. * Solid understanding of microservices, containers, andAPI management on Azure. * Experience with migration of on-premworkloads to Azure (Lift-and-Shift, Re-architecture). * Excellentproblem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications: * Microsoft Certified: Azure SolutionsArchitect Expert (highly preferred). * Experience with multi-cloudor hybrid cloud architecture. * Familiarity with compliancestandards (ISO, SOC, GDPR) and FinOps principles. * Knowledge ofscripting languages (PowerShell, Python) and automationstrategies.