Azure Technical lead

Long DescriptionRole SummaryCapgemini is seeking an experienced Azure Technical Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high‑availability cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The role involves technical leadership, architecture decision‑making, and hands‑on development while working closely with clients, architects, and delivery teams.This position requires deep Azure expertise combined with strong leadership, communication, and cloud governance skills.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureLead the design and implementation of end‑to‑end Azure cloud solutionsDefine Azure architecture aligned with security, scalability, performance, and cost‑optimization best practicesReview and approve technical designs, code, and infrastructure configurationsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to development and DevOps teamsAzure Cloud Development & EngineeringLead and support development using Azure services including (but not limited to):Azure App ServicesAzure FunctionsAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure Logic AppsAzure SQL / Cosmos DB / Storage AccountsDrive cloud‑native and microservices‑based architecturesEnsure high availability, disaster recovery, and monitoring strategies are in placeDevOps & AutomationDesign and implement CI/CD pipelines using:Azure DevOps / GitHub ActionsImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using:ARM Templates, Bicep, or TerraformPromote DevOps best practices including automated testing, monitoring, and release managementSecurity, Governance & Cost ManagementImplement Azure security best practices including:Identity & Access Management (Azure AD)Network security (NSGs, Firewalls, Private Endpoints)Azure Policy and BlueprintsEnsure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standardsMonitor and optimize cloud costs using Azure Cost ManagementClient & Stakeholder EngagementAct as the primary technical point of contact for cloud‑related topicsTranslate business requirements into technical Azure solutionsParticipate in pre‑sales activities including solutioning and effort estimationSupport project planning, risk management, and technical decision‑makingExperienceRequired Qualifications7+ years of overall IT experience4+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft AzureProven experience as a Technical Lead or Solution Lead in cloud projectsExperience working in a consulting or multi‑client environmentTechnical SkillsStrong expertise in Azure services, including:Compute, Storage, Networking, SecuritySolid understanding of:Cloud architecture patternsMicroservices and distributed systemsExperience with:CI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure as CodeMonitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Application Insights)Knowledge of Agile / Scrum delivery methodologiesSoft SkillsStrong leadership and mentoring abilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsProblem‑solving mindset with the ability to make architectural decisionsClient‑focused and delivery‑driven approach