Sr Azure Cloud Architect

FAXIANIT INC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FAXIANIT INC. seeks an experienced Azure Solutions Architect with AWS knowledge to design and implement cloud solutions across Azure and AWS. The role emphasizes deep Azure expertise, hybrid integration, and strong DevOps automation.

The candidate will lead architecture discussions, ensure security and governance, and mentor development teams while optimizing cost and performance in hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and solution design.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD, App Services, AKS, and Azure Networking.
• Working knowledge of AWS, including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert and AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
• Experience with DevOps tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Azure.
• Integrate and support hybrid cloud environments involving both Azure and AWS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Automate infrastructure using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Solution design

DevOps

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Bicep

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Azure Solutions Architect (with AWS Knowledge)

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Contract

Long Term Contracting Role

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Solutions Architect with a strong understanding of AWS services to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions across both platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, with the flexibility to support or integrate AWS-based systems as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Azure.
• Integrate and support hybrid cloud environments involving both Azure and AWS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Automate infrastructure using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and solution design.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including services like Azure AD, App Services, AKS, and Azure Networking.
• Working knowledge of AWS, including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.
• Certifications such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.