To transition from an Azure Architect to a Senior Azure Architect, one needs to develop strong leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning skills. Additionally, expertise in advanced Azure services, scalability, cost optimization, and the ability to make critical architectural decisions are crucial. Effective communication and the capacity to align Azure solutions with long-term business objectives are also vital skills for this transition.
If you are interested in getting into this field, then check out this video about Harish and how he got promoted to the Senior Azure Architect role with a good salary hike just after completing Intellipaat's Advanced Certification in Cloud Computing.