Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

Job description

Summary Our fast, client-focused, dynamic environment wants your consulting management skills and desire to make a difference. Use Avanade’s tech, innovation and leadership to make a genuine human impact. Enjoy seeing an impact on clients, too, as you solve interesting challenges in a way that’s flexible to your approach to work—and life. Chart your own career path with us. The Azure Cloud Architect supports cloud solution design, pre-sales activities, and hands-on delivery under senior architect guidance. This role requires strong Azure technical fundamentals, the ability to participate in client discussions, and active involvement in implementation projects. Together we do what matters. Key responsibilities Pre-Sales & Solution Architecture Support cloud architecture design for proposals and client requests. Assist in solution documentation, diagrams, cost estimates, and technical clarifications. Participate in technical presentations and client workshops. Governance, Security & Operations Implement Azure governance controls (RBAC, Policy, tagging). Support monitoring, backup, and operational readiness. Ensure designs align with security and compliance requirements. Documentation & Collaboration Produce architecture diagrams, HLD/LLD documents, and SOPs. Collaborate with infra, DevOps, application, and security teams. . Skills & Experiences 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud engineering, or solution design roles. Hands-on experience with Azure core services (networking, identity, compute, storage, monitoring). Experiences in Terraform, IaC Solid understanding of cloud architecture principles (availability, DR, scale, security). Must have experiences in Pre-Sales & Delivery Exposure; Exposure to pre-sales or proposal support activities. Experience working in project delivery or implementation teams . Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers. .