Azure Cloud Architect

Rackspace Technology; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure. This remote role requires expertise in application migrations and modernizations within Azure environments, along with strong leadership and soft skills. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality architectural designs and assess cloud readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, specializing in Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD using GitHub Actions.
• Exceptional soft skills including clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive application migration and cloud readiness assessments.
• Lead architectural designs covering Azure Well Architected Framework.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership throughout cloud migration projects.

Skills

Azure

Networking

Security

IAM

Kubernetes (AKS)

Containers

Azure App Service

DevOps practices

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Architect (Azure)

Location: Remote

About the Role: We are looking for an Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure who is experienced at leading application migration assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and delivering high-quality architectural designs. The successful candidate will have expertise in Azure, networking, security, IAM, Kubernetes (AKS), containers, Azure App Service, DevOps practices, and GitHub Actions. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proactive communication, and outstanding soft skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive application migration and cloud readiness assessments.
• Lead high-level and detailed architectural designs covering Azure Well Architected Framework pillars and application modernization requirements.
• Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, clearly translating business and technical requirements into actionable design documents.
• Develop and present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations and migration cost analyses to stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership throughout cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure clear, concise, and proactive communication across all levels of the organization.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, specifically in application migrations and modernizations within Azure environments.
• Deep technical knowledge in Azure Cloud services, networking, security frameworks, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Kubernetes (AKS), container technologies, and Azure App Service.
• Strong hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD using GitHub Actions or similar tool.
• Demonstrable ability to conduct effective cloud assessments and translate business needs into high-quality architectural designs.
• Exceptional soft skills, including clear communication, proactive engagement, and effective teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.