Azure Cloud Architect for Scalable SaaS Solutions

MCKESSON; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an SOE Cloud Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable cloud solutions for a customer-critical SaaS product. The role emphasizes Azure-based architectures, IaC, and cloud-native design, collaborating across teams to ensure security, cost efficiency, and performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep Azure experience, Java proficiency, and a track record in enterprise cloud migrations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing, building, and implementing software on cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of SOA, loosely coupled design, and cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with non-functional requirements including security, performance, scalability, reliability.
• Experience in customer-facing technical consultancy.
• Strong verbal and written communication; documenting technical/process info.
• Familiarity with high-availability cloud concepts and DR, HIPAA, PCI security controls.
• Experience with Azure and related services (AKS, Docker, Function Apps, Service Bus, Storage).
• Experience with AI-enabled development tools to speed architecture and design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization for mission-critical SaaS apps.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security for performance and reliability.
• Provide architectural guidance for Java-based apps, containers, and large databases.
• Evaluate cloud technologies, automation strategies, and best practices.
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and complex issue resolution.
• Establish and promote cloud governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Contribute to adoption of AI-enabled tools to boost productivity and innovation.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security & compliance

Customer-facing

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

AKS

Function Apps

Service Bus

Storage Accounts

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

McKesson is seeking an SOE Cloud Architect to design, develop, and implement scalable cloud solutions for a customer-critical SaaS product. The role emphasizes Azure-based architectures, IaC, and cloud-native design, collaborating across teams to ensure security, cost efficiency, and performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep Azure experience, Java proficiency, and a track record in enterprise cloud migrations.