Azure Cloud Architect

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Cloud Architect who blends deep technical execution with executive communication. You will own the end-to-end cloud vision, build production Azure and AWS infrastructure, and lead on-prem-to-cloud migrations.

You will design landing zones, governance, security, and cost optimization, translate complex solutions for CXOs, present roadmaps and risk assessments to boards, and mentor engineering teams while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in infrastructure engineering with strong on-premises data center roots (VMware, storage arrays, enterprise networking).
• Expert-level hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 5 years public cloud).
• Proven ability to build production cloud environments from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Architect, hands-on build, and operationalize cloud environments on Azure and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless).
• Lead large-scale on-premises to cloud migrations and hybrid/multi-cloud transformations.
• Design enterprise landing zones, governance, security, networking, and cost-optimization frameworks.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

AWS

Terraform

On-prem data center

Cost optimization

Tools

Terraform

VMware

Networking gear

Job description

We are seeking a rare blend of deep technical expertise and executive-level communication: a battle-tested Senior Cloud Architect who is equally comfortable racking servers in a data center, writing production Terraform from scratch, and presenting multi-million-dollar cloud strategies to C-level executives and boards.
You will own the end-to-end technical vision while personally building and delivering production cloud infrastructure on both Azure and AWS, lead complex migrations from on-prem environments, and serve as the trusted technical advisor to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, hands-on build, and operationalize greenfield cloud environments on Azure and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless).
• Lead large-scale on-premises to cloud migrations and hybrid/multi-cloud transformations.
• Design and implement enterprise landing zones, governance, security, networking, and cost-optimization frameworks.
• Translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for CXOs, and board members.
• Regularly present architecture roadmaps, migration plans, risk assessments, TCO/ROI analysis, and progress updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Influence strategic decisions by articulating trade-offs, risks, and long-term implications of cloud and infrastructure choices.
• Build trust as the go-to technical authority both "in the weeds" with engineers and "in the boardroom" with executives.
• Mentor engineering teams while maintaining final accountability for solution quality and delivery.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in infrastructure engineering with strong on-premises data center roots (VMware, storage arrays, enterprise networking, physical deployments).
• Expert-level hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 5 years public cloud).
• Proven ability to build production cloud environments from scratch - not just manage inherited ones.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.