Azure Enterprise Architect – Full Stack, AI Solutions

Avanade

Azure Enterprise Architect designing Azure cloud, full-stack, AI, and modernization solutions for Avanade. Leading distributed engineering teams and enterprise delivery.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and delivering enterprise-scale cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code, microservices, and AI integration. Proven ability to lead distributed teams, manage complex projects, and ensure compliance with security and governance standards.

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Microsoft Azure ArchitectureInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates)Full Stack Development (React, Angular, TypeScript)Microservices and APIsAgile Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Microsoft Azure ServicesC#PythonNode.jsREST APIsGraphQLMicroservices ArchitecturesAzure DevOpsCI/CDEvent-Driven Architectures

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Azure App ServicesAzure FunctionsAzure API ManagementAzure StorageAzure SQLAzure MonitorAzure DevOps PipelinesGitHub ActionsAzure Networking ServicesAzure Firewall

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureDigital TransformationRegulated IndustriesCloud GovernanceAI Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDNSGraphQLJavaScriptMicroservices.NETNode.jsPythonReactSQLTerraformTypeScriptVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, and oversee enterprise-scale cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure
Lead architecture and delivery for complex full stack applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, and mobile frameworks as needed
Provide technical leadership across .NET, C#, Python, Node.js, microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems
Own end-to-end Azure architecture covering networking, security, governance, identity management, observability, resilience, performance, and cost optimization
Define and implement enterprise Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, and Azure DevOps pipelines
Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution governance across concurrent projects
Drive application modernization, cloud migrations, and hybrid cloud integration strategies
Guide engineering teams in AI and Generative AI solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, Agentic AI frameworks, RAG, vector databases, and enterprise AI architectures
Establish architecture standards, engineering best practices, coding standards, security requirements, and cloud governance frameworks
Collaborate with executives, business stakeholders, product owners, program managers, and engineering leadership
Lead globally distributed architects, developers, DevOps engineers, data engineers, and QA resources across onshore and offshore models
Drive Agile and Scrum practices, delivery oversight, risk management, estimation, roadmap planning, and technical project leadership
Mentor architects and senior engineers and foster technical excellence and continuous improvement
Evaluate emerging technologies and develop strategic recommendations
Ensure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, governance, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 15 years of professional software engineering and solution architecture experience
At least 8 years architecting enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure
Experience as a Lead Architect, Enterprise Architect, Chief Architect, or Principal Architect for large-scale enterprise programs
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure OpenAI, Azure Generative AI Services, Azure Storage, Key Vault, Containers, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, Event Hub, Azure Landing Zones, Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Networking Services, and Azure Monitor
Strong hands-on experience with .NET/C#, Python, Node.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architectures
Strong frontend architecture experience with React, Angular, TypeScript, and modern UI/UX frameworks
Expertise designing enterprise Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates
Deep understanding of Azure networking, including Virtual Networks, VPN, Private Endpoints, ExpressRoute, DNS, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, and network security architecture
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and release management
Extensive experience with Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Managed Identities, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud
Proven success leading geographically distributed engineering teams and coordinating complex delivery across multiple workstreams
Executive communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills
Experience managing architecture roadmaps, project risks, technical dependencies, budgets, and delivery timelines
Strong Agile delivery background with Scrum and enterprise-scale Agile frameworks
Preferred: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), CSM, PSM, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification
Preferred: Agentic AI, multi-agent architectures, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Agent Framework, Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, RAG, enterprise AI platforms, enterprise integration platforms, Fortune 500 organizations, large digital transformation programs, and regulated industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Remote work or work from one of the regional offices
Professional and personal empowerment and support