Sr Azure Cloud Architect

FAXIANIT INC; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to manage and design cloud solutions across Azure and AWS. This long-term contract offers hybrid work flexibility and requires strong technical expertise in cloud architecture, along with excellent communication skills. Candidates with significant experience and relevant certifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and solution design.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services.
• Working knowledge of AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud architectures on Azure.
• Integrate hybrid environments involving Azure and AWS.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Networking

Security

Identity management

Stakeholder management

DevOps tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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.

Flexible work from home options available.