Overview We are PepsiCo PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies with more than $79 Billion in Net Revenue and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands that each generate more than $1 Billion in annual retail sales. PepsiCo's products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, located around the world, and united by a shared set of values and goals. Platform Architect plays a crucial role in designing and implementing cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure. The role involves a blend of technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, architectural design, and leadership to guide teams and stakeholders through Azure deployments. Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement Azure-based cloud solutions tailored to business requirements. • Participate in architectural discussions and design solutions for complex cloud applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. • Oversee the migration of legacy systems to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless integration. • Create architecture blueprints and documentation for stakeholders and development teams. • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, and performance. • Ensure governance by implementing best practices and compliance policies, especially in industries with stringent regulatory requirements. • Provide expert-level guidance on the adoption of Azure services such as IaaS, PaaS, serverless computing, containers, and microservices architecture. • Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to identify business challenges and develop appropriate cloud solutions. • Conduct performance tuning and optimization of Azure resources. • Continuously evaluate new Azure services and stay updated with platform enhancements. • Participate in R&D for exploring emerging cloud technologies to enhance architectural practices. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. • 7 + years of experience in the data and analytics platform • 5+ years of experience in designing and deploying cloud solutions with at least 3 years on the Azure platform