Hybrid Azure Cloud Architect - Lead Cloud Solutions

Apex Systems; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to drive cloud strategy and design robust software solutions in Plano, TX. The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading architecture reviews to ensure secure, scalable cloud implementations.

The candidate will work in a hybrid model, contribute to infrastructure as code with Terraform, and bring strong Java and Python development experience while adhering to Agile and TDD practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years IT experience with at least 5 years in Cloud Engineering on major public clouds.
• Proven IaC experience with Terraform and Terraform Enterprise.
• Deep knowledge of web protocols, OS, hypervisors, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust cloud-focused software solutions.
• Ensure code quality with accessibility, security, OOP, and performance standards.
• Write and run unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams across development, QA, and PM.
• Lead cloud infrastructure engineering and architecture practices.

Skills

Terraform

Azure

Go

Java

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Maven

Jenkins

Linux/UNIX

Terraform Sentinel

Terraform Enterprise

OpenShift

Security

Agile

Test-driven development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Terraform Enterprise

Private Module Registry

Terraform Sentinel

Azure Defender for Cloud

Azure Policy

Azure Sentinel

Jenkins

Maven

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to drive cloud strategy and design robust software solutions in Plano, TX. The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading architecture reviews to ensure secure, scalable cloud implementations.

The candidate will work in a hybrid model, contribute to infrastructure as code with Terraform, and bring strong Java and Python development experience while adhering to Agile and TDD practices.