Rackspace Technology

Cloud Architect, Azure

Rackspace Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $129,000 - $158,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Conduct comprehensive application migration and cloud readiness assessments.
  • Lead high-level and detailed architectural designs covering Azure Well Architected Framework pillars and application modernization requirements.
  • Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, clearly translating business and technical requirements into actionable design documents.
  • Develop and present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations and migration cost analyses to stakeholders.
  • Provide expert guidance and leadership throughout cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.
  • Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders.
  • Ensure clear, concise, and proactive communication across all levels of the organization.
  • Travel up to 15% domestically

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a field related to the role
  • A minimum of 8 years of proven experience as a Cloud Architect, specifically in application migrations and modernizations within Azure environments
  • Deep technical knowledge in Azure Cloud services, networking, security frameworks, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Kubernetes (AKS), container technologies, and Azure App Service
  • Strong hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD using GitHub Actions or similar tool
  • Demonstrable ability to conduct effective cloud assessments and translate business needs into high-quality architectural designs
  • Exceptional soft skills, including clear communication, proactive engagement, and effective teamwork.
  • Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) preferred
Benefits
  • Annual bonus or incentives
  • Equity awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud migrationapplication modernizationAzure Cloud servicesnetworkingsecurity frameworksIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Kubernetes (AKS)container technologiesAzure App ServiceDevOps practices
Soft Skills
clear communicationproactive engagementeffective teamworkleadershiprequirement gatheringstakeholder managementproblem-solvingcollaborationtranslating business needspresentation skills
Certifications
Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAzure Security Engineer Associate