Rackspace
Azure Cloud Architect
Job Summary
The role involves leading cloud migration assessments and designing architectures within Azure to support application modernization. The candidate should have expertise in Azure cloud services, containers, Kubernetes, security, IAM, and DevOps practices. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams are essential. The position focuses on guiding cloud projects, developing cost analyses, and translating business needs into effective architectural solutions.
Required Skills
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Cloud Architect (Azure)
Location: Remote
About the Role: We are looking for an Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure who is experienced at leading application migration assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and delivering high-quality architectural designs. The successful candidate will have expertise inAzure, networking, security, IAM, Kubernetes (AKS), containers, Azure App Service, DevOps practices, and GitHub Actions. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proactive communication, and outstanding soft skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and teams.
- Conduct comprehensiveapplication migration and cloud readiness assessments.
- Lead high-level and detailed architectural designs coveringAzure Well Architected Framework pillars and application modernization requirements.
- Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, clearly translating business and technical requirements intoactionable design documents.
- Develop and presentTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations and migration cost analyses to stakeholders.
- Provide expert guidance and leadership throughoutcloud 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.
- 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).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.
Rackspace
As a cloud computing services pioneer, we deliver proven multicloud solutions across your apps, data, and security. Maximize the benefits of modern cloud.
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