Azure Cloud Architect

Avanade

Azure Cloud Architect leading the design and delivery of cloud and DevOps solutions for clients. Engaging with stakeholders to architect and implement strategies across Azure environments.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and governance of DevOps CI/CD strategies and enterprise delivery pipelines
Architect and oversee implementation of Azure cloud solutions aligned to client business and technology strategies
Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and DevOps practices across Azure environments
Provide technical leadership across project teams from requirements through architecture, delivery oversight, and operational handover
Design secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures for modern workloads
Lead technical assessments and cloud adoption strategies for customers moving to Azure
Conduct architectural and technical reviews to ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and business objectives
Mentor and guide analysts and consultants in delivery and capability development
Contribute to pre-sales activities including solution shaping, estimations, proposals, and client presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or DevOps roles
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Expertise in Azure and DevOps practices
Strong experience designing and leading DevOps strategies using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and enterprise CI/CD platforms
Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLI
Strong architectural knowledge of Azure platform services, enterprise cloud migration, security, identity, and governance
Strong experience in Azure networking and enterprise connectivity, including Hub-Spoke, ExpressRoute, VPN, and network security architectures
Experience with Kubernetes technologies
Demonstrated technical leadership across delivery teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
Australian citizenship and willingness to obtain security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

Azure DevOpsGitHubTerraformBicepPowerShellAzure CLIKubernetesEnterprise CI/CDCloud MigrationSecurity Architecture

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoring

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeAustralian CitizenshipWillingness to Obtain Security Clearance