Cloud Architect – Azure Solution Design

The Elite Job; Ferry Pass (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Certification support

Career advancement

Job summary

The Elite Job seeks a Cloud Architect – Azure Solution Design to craft secure, scalable Azure solutions aligned with business goals. You will translate requirements into architecture strategies, collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, and stakeholders, and drive modernization and governance across the enterprise.

You will evaluate environments, design patterns, and migration plans, ensuring performance, security, and cost control while guiding teams through architectural decisions and best

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree advantageous.
• Azure certifications preferred; strong knowledge of Azure services and governance.
• Experience designing enterprise Azure architectures and cloud migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end Azure architectures based on business and technical requirements.
• Develop architecture documents, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Lead migration strategies including rehosting, refactoring, and modernization initiatives.
• Plan hybrid and cloud‑native solutions integrating with existing systems.
• Establish governance, identity, security, and cost management practices for cloud environments.
• Mentor teams and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud security

Migration strategy

Networking design

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters preferred

Azure certifications

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

Job description

1. Job Summary

The Elite Job is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Cloud Architect – Azure Solution Design to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating business requirements into comprehensive cloud architecture strategies that support organizational growth, digital transformation, application modernization, and operational efficiency.

In this role, the Cloud Architect will collaborate with software engineers, DevOps professionals, cybersecurity specialists, infrastructure teams, project managers, and business stakeholders to develop cloud solutions aligned with organizational objectives. The position requires strong expertise in Azure architecture, cloud migration, infrastructure design, networking, identity management, data services, application hosting, and cloud governance.

The ideal candidate will evaluate existing IT environments, identify opportunities for cloud adoption and modernization, and recommend appropriate Azure services and architectural patterns. They will establish cloud architecture standards, oversee technical design decisions, and ensure that implemented solutions meet performance, availability, security, compliance, and budget expectations.

The Cloud Architect will also contribute to long‑term technology planning by assessing emerging Azure capabilities, improving cloud operational practices, and supporting continuous innovation. Candidates should demonstrate excellent analytical thinking, technical leadership, communication skills, and the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

2. Key Responsibilities

Azure Architecture and Solution Design

Design end‑to‑end cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure services based on business, technical, and operational requirements.

Develop high‑level and low‑level architecture documents, solution blueprints, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps.

Select appropriate Azure services for compute, storage, networking, databases, analytics, integration, and application hosting.

Design scalable, resilient, highly available, and fault‑tolerant cloud environments.

Establish reusable architectural patterns, reference architectures, and design standards for cloud‑based solutions.

Evaluate different implementation approaches and recommend solutions that balance performance, security, maintainability, and cost.

Cloud Migration and Modernization

Assess existing on‑premises infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine cloud migration readiness.

Develop migration strategies, including rehosting, refactoring, replatforming, and modernization where appropriate.

Plan application dependencies, migration sequencing, testing, validation, and cutover activities.

Design hybrid‑cloud and cloud‑native solutions that integrate Azure services with existing enterprise systems.

Identify opportunities to modernize legacy applications through containers, managed services, serverless computing, and platform services.

Support post‑migration optimization to improve reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.

Security, Identity, and Governance

Incorporate security principles into every stage of cloud architecture and solution development.

Design identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, role‑based access control (RBAC), and least‑privilege principles.

Apply appropriate network segmentation, encryption, secrets management, and secure connectivity practices.

Use Azure Key Vault and relevant security services to protect credentials, certificates, keys, and sensitive information.

Establish cloud governance standards covering resource organization, tagging, policy enforcement, access controls, and compliance.

Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to address applicable regulatory requirements and internal security policies.

Recommend monitoring and threat‑detection capabilities using appropriate Azure security tools.

Infrastructure and Networking Design

Architect Azure virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, private endpoints, and secure connectivity.

Design hybrid connectivity solutions using VPN Gateway and Azure ExpressRoute where required.

Develop infrastructure designs for virtual machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, and other suitable hosting platforms.

Implement infrastructure‑as‑code strategies using tools such as Terraform or Bicep.

Define infrastructure provisioning standards that support repeatability, consistency, and controlled change management.

Evaluate load balancing, DNS, traffic management, and network performance requirements.

Reliability, Performance, and Disaster Recovery

Define availability, scalability, resilience, and disaster recovery requirements for business‑critical workloads.

Design backup, replication, recovery, and business continuity strategies aligned with recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).

Recommend suitable Azure availability zones, regional deployment models, and failover mechanisms.

Establish monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability standards using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Review application performance and infrastructure utilization to identify bottlenecks and architectural improvements.

Participate in technical reviews, resilience testing, disaster recovery exercises, and incident investigations.

Cost Optimization and Cloud Governance

Develop cost‑conscious architecture designs that maximize business value while maintaining required service levels.

Evaluate Azure pricing models, reserved capacity options, autoscaling, storage tiers, and workload utilization.

Establish cloud cost‑management practices, budget controls, tagging standards, and resource allocation guidelines.

Use Azure Cost Management and related reporting capabilities to identify savings opportunities.

Work with finance, procurement, and technical teams to forecast cloud expenditure and manage budgets.

Recommend appropriate governance controls to reduce unnecessary resource consumption and configuration drift.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Technical Leadership

Work closely with product owners, developers, infrastructure engineers, business analysts, and senior management.

Facilitate architecture workshops, requirements‑gathering sessions, technical discussions, and design reviews.

Explain architectural decisions, trade‑offs, risks, and dependencies in clear and practical terms.

Review technical proposals and provide guidance to development and operations teams.

Mentor engineers and promote cloud architecture best practices across teams.

Maintain architecture documentation, decision records, standards, and implementation guidelines.

Stay informed about Azure platform updates and recommend relevant innovations that support business goals.

3. Required Skills and Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

A masters degree in a relevant field is an advantage but is not mandatory where equivalent professional expertise is demonstrated.

Relevant cloud computing certifications are preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise solution design.

Practical experience with Azure compute, storage, networking, database, identity, and application services.

Knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure networking.

Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy, and Azure landing zones.

Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of cloud security principles, encryption, access management, network security, and compliance controls.

Experience designing backup, high‑availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions.

Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and cloud observability practices.

Understanding of cloud cost optimization, resource sizing, capacity planning, and financial governance.

Knowledge of application integration, API management, messaging, and distributed systems is beneficial.

Familiarity with containerization, microservices, and event‑driven architecture is an advantage.

Professional Qualifications

Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to document complex technical designs clearly and accurately.

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to assess technical risks and recommend practical solutions.

A proactive approach to continuous learning and technology improvement.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high‑quality architectural standards.

4. Experience

Candidates should ideally have 5–8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, solution architecture, or related technical roles, including substantial hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure.

Relevant experience should include:

• Designing and implementing enterprise‑scale Azure cloud environments.
• Developing architecture solutions for business applications, databases, and infrastructure workloads.
• Planning and executing cloud migration and application modernization initiatives.
• Designing secure cloud networking, identity management, and governance frameworks.
• Implementing high‑availability, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Supporting infrastructure automation and cloud deployment pipelines.
• Conducting architecture assessments, technical reviews, and performance optimization activities.
• Managing cloud resource costs and recommending improvements to cloud utilization.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams throughout solution planning, implementation, and operational handover.
• Experience in enterprise architecture, hybrid‑cloud environments, regulated industries, or large‑scale digital transformation projects will be considered an advantage.
• Candidates with strong Azure engineering experience and demonstrated architectural capability may also be considered where their skills align with the position.

5. Working Hours

Employment Schedule: Full‑time.

Typical Working Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, subject to the applicable employment arrangement.

Work Arrangement: Remote, hybrid, or on‑site, depending on the role and organizational requirements.

Collaboration: Participation in team meetings, architecture reviews, project planning sessions, and stakeholder discussions.

Flexibility: Some flexibility may be available to accommodate project timelines and collaboration across time zones.

Additional Support: Occasional after‑hours coordination may be required for major deployments, migrations, planned maintenance, or critical incidents.

Working hours, shift arrangements, and availability expectations will be communicated during the recruitment process. Any remote‑work arrangement will be subject to the applicable employment agreement and company policy.

6. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Cloud Architecture Knowledge

In‑depth understanding of cloud‑native architecture, distributed computing, and enterprise infrastructure design.

Ability to select suitable Azure services based on functional requirements, technical constraints, and business priorities.

Knowledge of cloud adoption frameworks, architecture assessment methods, and workload migration strategies.

Understanding of scalability, resilience, availability, performance, and maintainability principles.

Security and Risk Management

Ability to identify architecture‑level security risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Knowledge of identity governance, secure networking, data protection, and access control practices.

Ability to incorporate security and compliance requirements into technical architecture decisions.

Understanding of business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational risk management.

Analytical and Decision‑Making Skills

Ability to evaluate complex technical requirements and develop structured architectural solutions.

Confidence in comparing alternative designs and documenting technical trade‑offs.

Ability to troubleshoot architectural issues and identify root causes.

Strong decision‑making skills supported by technical evidence, business requirements, and operational considerations.

Communication and Collaboration

Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, senior management, clients, and business stakeholders.

Strong presentation, documentation, and technical writing skills.

Ability to facilitate architecture discussions and achieve agreement among stakeholders.

Willingness to share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and promote engineering excellence.

Project and Organizational Skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver architecture documentation within agreed timelines.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and change management awareness.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

Commitment to quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

7. Benefits

The Elite Job may offer a competitive benefits package based on the employment agreement, work location, and applicable company policies.

Potential benefits may include:

• Competitive Compensation: Salary aligned with relevant experience, technical expertise, job responsibilities, and market conditions.
• Flexible Work Options: Remote or hybrid working opportunities where supported by the position.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to develop expertise in Azure architecture, cloud security, infrastructure automation, and emerging cloud technologies.
• Certification Support: Potential access to approved Microsoft Azure certification training, learning resources, and examination assistance.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to progress into senior cloud architecture, enterprise architecture, cloud consulting, or technology leadership roles.
• Collaborative Environment: Opportunities to work with multidisciplinary technical teams on cloud transformation initiatives.
• Learning Opportunities: Exposure to modern cloud platforms, architecture patterns, and enterprise technology practices.
• Work‑Life Balance: Work arrangements designed to support sustainable productivity, subject to project commitments.
• Employee Benefits: Applicable leave, insurance, retirement benefits, and other employment benefits as specified in the offer and company policy.

Specific benefits, eligibility requirements, and compensation details will be confirmed during the recruitment process. Benefits should not be considered guaranteed unless included in the formal employment offer.

8. Why Join The Elite Job?

Joining The Elite Job as a Cloud Architect – Azure Solution Design offers an opportunity to contribute to modern cloud architecture initiatives and help organizations build secure, scalable, and resilient technology environments.

The position is suited to professionals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, shaping cloud strategies, and connecting business objectives with practical technology solutions.

As part of the team, you may have opportunities to:

• Influence Cloud Strategy: Contribute to architectural decisions that support business growth, operational resilience, and digital transformation.
• Solve Complex Technical Challenges: Design cloud solutions that address demanding performance, security, availability, and integration requirements.
• Expand Azure Expertise: Continue developing knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, cloud‑native technologies, and modern infrastructure practices.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with engineers, security professionals, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Drive Technical Excellence: Promote reusable architecture patterns, automation, governance, and reliable cloud operations.
• Build Leadership Capabilities: Strengthen technical decision‑making, stakeholder communication, mentoring, and architecture governance skills.
• Pursue Career Growth: Develop experience relevant to senior architecture, cloud strategy, consulting, and enterprise technology leadership.

The Elite Job welcomes candidates who demonstrate technical excellence, professional integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering solutions that create measurable business value.