Job Title:  Associate Director | Azure | Bengaluru | Engineering

Associate Director | Engineering, AI & Data - Engineering  I  Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture

Location:  Bengaluru,Mumbai & Delhi

The team

Deloitte’s Technology & Transformation practice can help you uncover and unlock the value buried deep inside vast amounts of data. Our global network provides strategic guidance and implementation services to help companies manage data from disparate sources and convert it into accurate, actionable information that can support fact-driven decision-making and generate an insight-driven advantage. Our practice addresses the continuum of opportunities in business intelligence & visualization, data management, performance management and next-generation analytics and technologies, including big data, cloud, cognitive and machine learning.

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Your work profile

As an experienced Associate Director at Deloitte Consulting, you will be responsible for individual delivery of high-quality work products and deliver cloud operate projects.

Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture

• Lead and manage Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Define and implement cloud architecture standards, governance frameworks, and Landing Zone strategies.
• Oversee Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, and automation.
• Drive cost optimization, performance tuning, and scalability initiatives across cloud environments.
• Ensure security and compliance through identity management, encryption, audit logging, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security, Application) to align infrastructure with business goals.
• Mentor and guide teams on cloud technologies, automation, and operational excellence.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new Azure services for adoption.
• Establish monitoring and observability frameworks using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights.
• Prepare and present strategic roadmaps and status reports to senior leadership.

DevOps, CI/CD, and Cloud Engineering

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Services.
• Architect and manage Azure infrastructure using Landing Zones and IaC tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep).
• Oversee deployment of microservices in Kubernetes (AKS), including orchestration and Helm chart management.
• Drive adoption of Azure-native services such as Azure Functions, App Service, AKS, Storage, SQL.
• Implement observability frameworks using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Define and enforce branching strategies aligned with Agile release cycles and enterprise governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps practices across development, QA, and operations.
• Mentor and guide DevOps engineers, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with Azure security best practices and governance standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive their adoption.

Support in growth of practice

• Actively participate in practice related growth activities including drafting proposal responses, hiring etc.

Desired qualifications

• Education- Any Bachelor's/ Master's
• Extensive experience in Azure architecture and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of multi-subscription Azure environments, Landing Zones, and governance.
• Expertise in IaC tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Ansible) and scripting (Python, Shell, PowerShell).
• Deep understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools, Git, and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, YAML/JSON).
• Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• 8–14 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related leadership roles.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps tools and Azure cloud services.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and enterprise delivery models.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator.
• Exposure to cloud security and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO).
• Experience in managing large-scale cloud migration or transformation projects.