Azure Cloud Architect

HSO

$135K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure solutions.
  • Strong software engineering skills in C#, .NET/.NET Core, and REST APIs.
  • Experience with Azure-native services including App Services and AKS.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code tools.
  • Ability to transform business requirements into cloud solutions for various stakeholders.
  • Experience in legacy application modernization and enterprise integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of secure and scalable Azure solutions.
  • Facilitate architecture workshops and translate business needs into technical plans.
  • Establish design patterns and best practices for engineering teams.
  • Guide modernization of legacy systems to Azure cloud solutions.
  • Define API and event-driven architecture patterns for applications.
  • Drive DevOps adoption with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Act as a technical advisor to clients and convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Flexible and affordable benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement account.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Collaborative work environment with energetic teammates.
Full Job Description
As a Azure Cloud Solutions Architect you can expect to...
  • Lead the end-to-end design of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure solutions across applications, integrations, data, infrastructure, and security.
  • Facilitate discovery sessions and architecture workshops, translating business requirements into technical solutions and actionable delivery plans.
  • Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices while providing technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
  • Guide application modernization initiatives, helping clients evolve legacy systems into cloud-native Azure solutions.
  • Architect and support solutions leveraging Azure services including App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Storage, Key Vault, SQL, Containers, and Kubernetes.
  • Define integration, API, and event-driven architecture patterns to support scalable enterprise applications.
  • Drive DevOps adoption through CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and release automation using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Bicep.
  • Ensure solutions meet security, performance, scalability, reliability, and compliance requirements.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing architecture guidance and communicating technical concepts to both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams throughout the solution lifecycle, from strategy and design through implementation and deployment.
  • Support pre-sales activities including solution shaping, technical estimates, proof of concepts, and statement of work development.
  • Contribute to HSO's growth by developing reusable assets, sharing technical expertise, and promoting HSO's mission and shared values.

You're great at...
  • Connecting enterprise cloud strategy with detailed application design and practical implementation decisions.
  • Leading engineering teams while remaining technically credible and engaged with developers.
  • Designing modern distributed applications using C#, .NET/.NET Core, REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven patterns.
  • Choosing the right Azure service and architecture pattern based on scalability, security, reliability, performance, cost, and maintainability.
  • Bringing structure to ambiguity and explaining architecture decisions, risks, and trade-offs clearly.
  • Working independently, owning deliverables, and collaborating effectively across client and HSO teams.
  • Learning new technologies quickly and applying them to real client challenges.

Sound interesting? If so, you'll have...
  • 8+ years of experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure solutions across application architecture, cloud architecture, and engineering leadership.
  • Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in C#, .NET/.NET Core, REST APIs, distributed systems, microservices, and enterprise integrations.
  • Experience architecting and implementing Azure-native solutions using services such as App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Storage, Container Apps, and/or AKS.
  • Proven ability to lead development teams, mentor engineers, and establish architecture, coding, and quality standards.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or Bicep), automated testing, and Agile delivery practices.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud solutions while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience modernizing legacy applications, designing enterprise integration strategies, and supporting cloud transformation initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, reliability, performance, and operational best practices.
  • Experience working in consulting, professional services, or client-facing environments is highly preferred.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications, particularly Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), are a plus.

The Perks

We offer competitive pay with and performance-based bonus. Our employees also enjoy unlimited paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additionally, you'll have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment.

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