Cloud Architect

Avanade is the perfect stage to bring your thoughtful, energetic, and curious approach to technology consulting. Our talented Azure Platform Practice consists of some of the most dedicated and passionate professionals in the field and we plan to grow! With Avanade, you will be focusing on the Azure Public Cloud, Edge and Hybrid and working with the newest Microsoft technologies on exciting client projects. If you like pushing boundaries by outsmarting challenges, read on! Come join us. The Azure Platform Practice is at the core of Avanade's excellence: delivering high-quality, complex projects with global impact. We focus on building and running reliable and secure cloud foundations—from large‑scale landing zones to data and application platforms. We are committed to making our clients' cloud journey smooth—whether it's moving existing systems to help in datacenter exits, creating new cloud‑native solutions, or improving an existing cloud presence. Innovation and client satisfaction are part of our essence. Our team is a fast-growing, diverse group of more than 150 passionate enthusiasts and specialists in Azure technologies. We actively acknowledge and reward quality, encourage learning, and have a strong focus on the career and development opportunities of all our people, making sure our employees are proud of working at Avanade is central to us! Together we do what matters.

What you’ll do

• Use your deep knowledge of Azure cloud services to design resilient, scalable and secure cloud environments covering the full breadth of the Azure platform
• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones to establish a scalable, secure and compliant foundation for deploying cloud services
• Lead complex migrations for on‑premises infrastructure, applications, and databases to Azure
• Develop solutions for Edge and Hybrid scenarios by integrating Azure Stack and other technologies to extend Azure capabilities to on‑premises environments and edge devices
• Architect and deploy Cloud Native solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps

Qualifications

• You have extensive experience leading the design, development, and deployment of Azure‑based solutions – you can see the big picture but maintain credible hands‑on skills
• You can take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive to conclusion
• You have great communication and interpersonal skills and can convey concepts so everyone understands
• You are able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels – including up to C‑level
• You are comfortable overseeing and providing technical guidance to large and small teams to design and implement solutions
• You are able to work alongside delivery leadership to create and implement a work plan for your solutions

About you

• Analytical, curious, agile
• Team player and good communicator
• Problem‑solver, patient, quality‑driven
• Self‑motivating
• Innovative mindset

Why Avanade

Structured learning and paid certifications with clear pathways to progress into senior engineering and architecture roles. Work on varied client engagements, including regulated environments where quality and security matter. A supportive, collaborative culture with mentoring from experienced practitioners across the global Avanade community.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Avanade is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well‑being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together we do what matters.