Azure Architect

Who We Are
At NTT DATA Romania, we help organizations modernize and scale their platforms by combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic approach to transformation. We're currently embarking on a strategic migration of several legacy Java applications from on-premises environments to the Azure Public Cloud. Our mission is to deliver secure, automated, and reliable infrastructure that supports innovation and long-term growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify the type of each Java application (e.g., Spring Boot, Java EE, batch jobs).
• Review current architecture, dependencies, databases, and interfaces.
• Analyze workload profiles and resource utilization.
• Select appropriate Azure services (e.g., App Service, AKS, Azure Spring Apps, Azure VMs).
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective target architectures.
• Recommend PaaS offerings such as Azure Database for MySQL where applicable.
• Choose between lift-and-shift, modernization (e.g., containerization), or re-engineering.
• Plan phased migrations to reduce risk and deliver incremental value.
• Support team upskilling through Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-204, AZ-305).
• Set up Azure environments: networking, security policies, and resource groups.
• Execute migrations using Azure Migrate, custom scripts, or specialized tools.
• Automate deployments with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Conduct functional, performance, and security testing.
• Monitor applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, etc.
• Optimize performance, cost, and reliability post-deployment.
• Train operations teams for long-term support and scalability.

What You'll Bring Along

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience as an Infrastructure Architect or similar role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of networking, monitoring, and security best practices.
• Experience with Java application architectures and cloud migration strategies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical alignment.
• Excellent communication and orchestration skills—able to guide teams through complex transitions.
• Azure certifications (or willingness to obtain) are a strong plus.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English