Cloud Transformation Architect Azure - San José Costa Rica Hybrid

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead Azure cloud architecture, governance, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, design scalable cloud solutions, support cloud migrations, and collaborate with application teams to implement secure, reliable, and cost-effective Azure environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement Microsoft Azure cloud architecture solutions.Provide cloud architecture consulting and governance guidance.Conduct architecture reviews and recommend best practices.Create architecture documentation and deployment artifacts.Support cloud migration planning and execution.Design Azure IaaS, PaaS, and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments.Develop Azure networking solutions including Virtual Networks, Site-to-Site VPN, and ExpressRoute.Assist with cloud risk assessments and cloud service evaluations.Resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives.Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new cloud technologies.Build technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.Support infrastructure reliability, scalability, and performance.Required SkillsMicrosoft Azure ArchitectureAzure IaaS & PaaSCloud Migration & ModernizationCloud GovernanceAzure Virtual NetworksSite-to-Site VPNExpressRouteAzure Site RecoveryAzure SQLAzure Web AppsAzure Application GatewayAzure CDNAzure Active Directory (Azure AD)PowerShell ScriptingJSON TemplatesWindows Server AdministrationLinux AdministrationInfrastructure DesignDisaster Recovery (DR)Cost OptimizationTechnical DocumentationNice to HaveChefPuppetMicrosoft IntuneOffice 365Exchange OnlineOpen-source technologiesTeam leadership experiencePreferred CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Required ExperienceStrong experience designing enterprise Azure cloud solutions.Experience with Azure infrastructure and cloud migrations.Expertise in Azure networking and security.Strong scripting experience with PowerShell.Experience with cloud governance and architecture documentation.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.