Description

Position Overview : As a SME Azure (Subject Matter Expert - Azure) at ValueLabs , you wll play vital role in conceptualizing , designing , and implementing holistic and intuitive solutions for complex enterprise applications. Leveraging your expertise in user-centric design principles and your proficiency in cutting-edge technologies, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences across our suite of CRM an HR software products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design comprehensive Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on Microsoft Azure • Design Azure App Service architectures for web applications, APIs, and mobile backends •Architect Azure Functions and serverless computing solutions for event-driven workloads •Design Azure Logic Apps for workflow automation and integration scenarios • Implement Azure API Management (APIM) for API gateway and developer portal solutions •Architect Azure Event Grid and Event Hubs for event-driven architectures • Design Azure Service Bus for reliable messaging and enterprise integration Implement Azure SignalR Service for real-time web functionality Architect Azure Cognitive Services and AI/ML platform services Design Azure IoT Hub and IoT Edge solutions for IoT workloads • Implement Azure App Configuration and Azure Key Vault for centralized configuration and secrets management • Design Azure PaaS security architectures: managed identities, private endpoints, VNet integration • Design Azure networking architectures for PaaS solutions including Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, and network security groups • Implement Azure Private Link and private endpoints for secure PaaS connectivity • Architect VNet integration for Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service • Design Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door for PaaS load balancing and global traffic management • Implement Azure Firewall and network virtual appliances (NVAs) for PaaS network security • Design Azure DNS and Azure Traffic Manager for PaaS name resolution and traffic distribution • Architect hybrid connectivity solutions: VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN for PaaS workloads • Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies for PaaS environments • Design DDoS protection and web application firewall (WAF) for PaaS applications Optimize Azure networking for PaaS performance, security, and cost-efficiency • Architect and deliver Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) as a managed platform offer• ing Design AKS cluster architectures: control plane, node pools, networking, and storage configurations • Implement AKS cluster autoscaling: cluster autoscaler, horizontal pod autoscaler (HPA), vertical pod autoscaler (VPA) • Architect AKS networking: Azure CNI, kubenet, network policies, and service mesh integration • Design AKS security: RBAC, Azure AD integration, pod security policies, network policies • Implement AKS monitoring and observability: Azure Monitor, Container Insights, Prometheus, Grafana • Architect AKS storage solutions: Azure Disks, Azure Files, Azure Blob CSI drivers • Design AKS backup and disaster recovery strategies: Velero, Azure Backup for AKS Implement GitOps workflows for AKS using ArgoCD, Flux, or Azure GitOps • Architect multi-region AKS deployments for high availability and global distribution Design AKS integration with Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions • Create self-service AKS provisioning capabilities for development teams Establish AKS governance, policies, and guardrails for enterprise adoption • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using PowerShell and Azure PowerShell module (Az) • Develop PowerShell scripts and modules for Azure resource provisioning and configuration • Implement Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template deployment automation using PowerShell • Design PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Azure VM and server configuration management • Develop PowerShell-based CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment automation Implement PowerShell automation for Azure policy deployment and compliance management Create PowerShell scripts for Azure cost optimization, resource tagging, and governance enforcement • Develop PowerShell modules for reusable Azure infrastructure components and patterns • Implement PowerShell-based monitoring and alerting automation for Azure resources • Design PowerShell automation for Azure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity • Create PowerShell scripts for Azure security hardening and vulnerability remediation • Develop PowerShell automation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster operations • Implement PowerShell-based reporting and analytics for Azure platform health and utilization • Lead and mentor a small team of Azure engineers (2-5 members) fostering professional growth and technical excellence • Take end-to-end ownership of Azure platform product delivery with full accountability for outcomes • Define team goals, KPIs, and metrics to measure team effectiveness and delivery performance • Assign tasks, prioritize work, and manage team capacity to ensure successful sprint and project deliveries • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development planning for team members • Foster a collaborative team culture promoting knowledge sharing, pair programming, and continuous learning • Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members to build high-performing Azure teams • Resolve team conflicts, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high team morale Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and development teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and blockers proactively to maintain project schedules • Own incident management and resolution for Azure platform issues affecting product delivery • Drive post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives based on delivery outcomes •Report delivery status, metrics, and escalations to senior leadership and stakeholders • Design CI/CD pipelines for Azure platform deployment using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions • Implement GitOps workflows for Azure infrastructure and application deployment • Architect Azure Automation accounts and runbooks for operational tasks • Design Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions for workflow automation • Implement Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for observability Architect Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup for disaster recovery automation • Serve as the primary Azure subject matter expert and technical advisor for the organization • Collaborate with development teams, architects, and business stakeholders on Azure solutions • Present Azure architectures, roadmaps, and recommendations to technical and executive audiences • Facilitate Azure training sessions, workshops, and knowledge sharing for engineering teams • Engage with Microsoft support and consulting teams for escalations and advanced technical issues • Participate in Azure architecture review boards and technical design authority sessions Build relationships with Microsoft account teams and stay current with Azure roadmaps Research and evaluate emerging Azure services and capabilities for potential adoption • Develop Azure platform roadmaps and migration strategies for legacy modernization • Drive adoption of cloud-native patterns, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures • Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and cost reduction in Azure environments • Contribute to internal communities of practice and external Azure communities

Qualifications:

• Architect and design comprehensive Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on Microsoft Azure • Design Azure App Service architectures for web applications, APIs, and mobile backends •Architect Azure Functions and serverless computing solutions for event-driven workloads •Design Azure Logic Apps for workflow automation and integration scenarios • Implement Azure API Management (APIM) for API gateway and developer portal solutions •Architect Azure Event Grid and Event Hubs for event-driven architectures • Design Azure Service Bus for reliable messaging and enterprise integration Implement Azure SignalR Service for real-time web functionality Architect Azure Cognitive Services and AI/ML platform services Design Azure IoT Hub and IoT Edge solutions for IoT workloads • Implement Azure App Configuration and Azure Key Vault for centralized configuration and secrets management • Design Azure PaaS security architectures: managed identities, private endpoints, VNet integration • Design Azure networking architectures for PaaS solutions including Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, and network security groups • Implement Azure Private Link and private endpoints for secure PaaS connectivity • Architect VNet integration for Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service • Design Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door for PaaS load balancing and global traffic management • Implement Azure Firewall and network virtual appliances (NVAs) for PaaS network security • Design Azure DNS and Azure Traffic Manager for PaaS name resolution and traffic distribution • Architect hybrid connectivity solutions: VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN for PaaS workloads • Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies for PaaS environments • Design DDoS protection and web application firewall (WAF) for PaaS applications Optimize Azure networking for PaaS performance, security, and cost-efficiency • Architect and deliver Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) as a managed platform offer• ing Design AKS cluster architectures: control plane, node pools, networking, and storage configurations • Implement AKS cluster autoscaling: cluster autoscaler, horizontal pod autoscaler (HPA), vertical pod autoscaler (VPA) • Architect AKS networking: Azure CNI, kubenet, network policies, and service mesh integration • Design AKS security: RBAC, Azure AD integration, pod security policies, network policies • Implement AKS monitoring and observability: Azure Monitor, Container Insights, Prometheus, Grafana • Architect AKS storage solutions: Azure Disks, Azure Files, Azure Blob CSI drivers • Design AKS backup and disaster recovery strategies: Velero, Azure Backup for AKS Implement GitOps workflows for AKS using ArgoCD, Flux, or Azure GitOps • Architect multi-region AKS deployments for high availability and global distribution Design AKS integration with Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions • Create self-service AKS provisioning capabilities for development teams Establish AKS governance, policies, and guardrails for enterprise adoption • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using PowerShell and Azure PowerShell module (Az) • Develop PowerShell scripts and modules for Azure resource provisioning and configuration • Implement Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template deployment automation using PowerShell • Design PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Azure VM and server configuration management • Develop PowerShell-based CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment automation Implement PowerShell automation for Azure policy deployment and compliance management Create PowerShell scripts for Azure cost optimization, resource tagging, and governance enforcement • Develop PowerShell modules for reusable Azure infrastructure components and patterns • Implement PowerShell-based monitoring and alerting automation for Azure resources • Design PowerShell automation for Azure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity • Create PowerShell scripts for Azure security hardening and vulnerability remediation • Develop PowerShell automation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster operations • Implement PowerShell-based reporting and analytics for Azure platform health and utilization • Lead and mentor a small team of Azure engineers (2-5 members) fostering professional growth and technical excellence • Take end-to-end ownership of Azure platform product delivery with full accountability for outcomes • Define team goals, KPIs, and metrics to measure team effectiveness and delivery performance • Assign tasks, prioritize work, and manage team capacity to ensure successful sprint and project deliveries • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development planning for team members • Foster a collaborative team culture promoting knowledge sharing, pair programming, and continuous learning • Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members to build high-performing Azure teams • Resolve team conflicts, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high team morale Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and development teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and blockers proactively to maintain project schedules • Own incident management and resolution for Azure platform issues affecting product delivery • Drive post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives based on delivery outcomes •Report delivery status, metrics, and escalations to senior leadership and stakeholders • Design CI/CD pipelines for Azure platform deployment using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions • Implement GitOps workflows for Azure infrastructure and application deployment • Architect Azure Automation accounts and runbooks for operational tasks • Design Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions for workflow automation • Implement Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for observability Architect Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup for disaster recovery automation • Serve as the primary Azure subject matter expert and technical advisor for the organization • Collaborate with development teams, architects, and business stakeholders on Azure solutions • Present Azure architectures, roadmaps, and recommendations to technical and executive audiences • Facilitate Azure training sessions, workshops, and knowledge sharing for engineering teams • Engage with Microsoft support and consulting teams for escalations and advanced technical issues • Participate in Azure architecture review boards and technical design authority sessions Build relationships with Microsoft account teams and stay current with Azure roadmaps Research and evaluate emerging Azure services and capabilities for potential adoption • Develop Azure platform roadmaps and migration strategies for legacy modernization • Drive adoption of cloud-native patterns, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures • Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and cost reduction in Azure environments • Contribute to internal communities of practice and external Azure communities

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate