Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

Sound Transit; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

ORCA card

Job summary

Sound Transit in Seattle seeks a seasoned IT Architect to lead enterprise architecture efforts in a hybrid environment. You will standardize designs, guide cloud and on‑premise solutions, and align technology with agency goals.

Mentoring, governance participation, and scalable, secure architectures across programs are key. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in senior IT design/architecture, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Six years of senior IT position experience with design and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, governance, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with IT teams and management to drive architecture goals.
• Lead design reviews, data integration, and technology standardization.
• Provide guidance on cloud, data, and security across programs.
• Coach and mentor other architects and ensure alignment with policy.
• Participate in vendor reviews, solution evaluation, and roadmaps.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder communication

Design and prototyping

Cloud & IT strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Six years senior IT design/architecture experience

Tools

Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

Sound Transit in Seattle seeks a seasoned IT Architect to lead enterprise architecture efforts in a hybrid environment. You will standardize designs, guide cloud and on‑premise solutions, and align technology with agency goals.

Mentoring, governance participation, and scalable, secure architectures across programs are key. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in senior IT design/architecture, with strong leadership and communication skills.