
Cloud Architect, Azure
Rackspace Technology
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $129,000 - $158,000 per year
Tech Stack
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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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