Azure Enterprise Architect - Full Stack & AI Solutions

Avanade Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Avanade is seeking an experienced Azure Enterprise Architect with a strong full-stack engineering background. You will architect and lead enterprise-scale cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, guiding architecture decisions and delivery across onshore and offshore teams.

The role requires deep expertise in AI/GenAI, IaC with Terraform/Bicep/ARM, and modern frontend/backend technologies. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with executives, and ensure successful production deployments in a

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Hands-on leadership role guiding architecture decisions and delivery.
• Strong background in cloud, application development, infrastructure, networking, DevOps, and AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and oversee enterprise-scale cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead architecture and delivery for complex full-stack applications using React, Angular, TypeScript and mobile frameworks if required.
• Provide technical leadership across backend platforms including .NET, C#, Python, Node.js, microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures.

Skills

Azure architecture

Full stack development

AI/GenAI

Infrastructure as Code

Delivery leadership

React

Angular

TypeScript

NET/C#

Python

Node.js

Microservices

APIs

Event-driven

Security governance

Azure DevOps

Leadership mentoring

DevOps

Cloud governance

CI/CD

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Azure DevOps pipelines

Job description

This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates are welcome to work remotely or out of one of our regional offices. We are seeking a highly experienced Azure Enterprise Architect with a strong full stack engineering background and deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, enterprise application modernization, AI/GenAI solutions, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and large-scale delivery leadership.The ideal candidate will possess 15+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions while leading distributed engineering teams across onshore and offshore models. This individual will serve as the primary technical authority for strategic initiatives, guiding architecture decisions, mentoring engineering teams, engaging directly with executive stakeholders, and ensuring successful project execution from inception through production.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise across cloud, application development, infrastructure, networking, DevOps, and AI platforms.ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and oversee enterprise-scale cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure aligned with business and technology strategies.Lead architecture and delivery for complex full stack applications using modern frontend technologies including React, Angular, TypeScript, and mobile frameworks when required.Provide technical leadership across backend platforms utilizing .NET, C#, Python, Node.js, microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.Own end-to-end Azure architecture including networking, security, governance, identity management, observability, resilience, performance, and cost optimization.Define and implement enterprise Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, and Azure DevOps pipelines.Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution governance processes across multiple concurrent projects.Drive application modernization initiatives, cloud migrations, and hybrid cloud integration strategies.Guide engineering teams in designing and implementing AI and Generative AI solutions leveraging Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, Agentic AI frameworks, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and enterprise AI architectures.Establish architecture standards, engineering best practices, coding standards, security requirements, and cloud governance frameworks.Collaborate closely with client executives, business stakeholders, product owners, program managers, and engineering leadership to ensure successful delivery outcomes.Lead globally distributed teams including architects, developers, DevOps engineers, data engineers, and QA resources across onshore and offshore delivery models.Drive Agile and Scrum practices while providing delivery oversight, risk management, estimation, roadmap planning, and technical project leadership.Mentor architects and senior engineers while establishing a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.Evaluate emerging technologies and develop strategic recommendations aligned with organizational objectives.Ensure solutions comply with enterprise security, compliance, privacy, governance, and regulatory requirements.

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