Senior Azure Cloud Architect (Hybrid)

This role is based in Detroit, Michigan, and follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence three days per week. Additionally, Due to the requirements for this role, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. About Detroit LabsDetroit Labs was founded in 2011 with a vision for building digital products, services, and the teams that power them. We create digital solutions that transform the way our clients do business. We build genuine relationships based on respect, trust, and results. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people - providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally, exceed client expectations, and be themselves at work. We have a variety of client teams we work with ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies so there are always new and exciting projects going on. About the Senior Cloud ArchitectAs a Senior Cloud Architect, you will work embedded on one of our client teams in the energy space. You will play a critical role in leading a next-generation cloud modernization initiative using the Azure platform supporting mission-critical internal applications. These systems are essential to operational resiliency, including applications used for grid management and storm response.In this role you will design and implement resilient cloud architectures using Azure, lead complex application migrations, and help transition and streamline large internal applications to Azure cloud services. Our ApplicationAt Detroit Labs, a member of our team will read over every application (including yours), and will review your resume in addition to your responses to the application questions.To help us get to know you better, we encourage you to answer these questions genuinely and honestly. We value each applicant and want to learn about the real you. Be yourself in your responses, and our team will look forward to understanding what you can bring to this role!Requirements10+ Years experience architecting, designing, and implementing enterprise cloud solutions5+ years experience working with enterprise cloud solutions in Azure (required)Project experience and knowledge around infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred)Experience leading or contributing to production-scale application migrations to the cloudExperience designing high-availability, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery architecturesUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)Understanding of cloud networking, security, identity, and access managementFamiliarity with monitoring, logging, performance testing, and observability toolingExperience designing systems that support operationally critical or high-resiliency environmentsAbility to independently solve complex technical problems without heavy oversightComfortable working in a small, senior-level team focused on delivery and ownershipStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teamsResponsibilitiesDesign and implement resilient cloud architectures for existing enterprise applications, with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiencyArchitect solutions capable of handling high-traffic and failure scenarios, particularly for operationally critical systemsImprove availability, disaster recovery, and overall system resiliency across migrated applicationsBuild and maintain infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep)Ensure applications are fully automated and not dependent on manual console-based operationsCollaborate closely with developers, Cloud engineers SREs, DevOps engineers, QA, and stakeholders to align architecture with business and operational needsTroubleshoot and resolve complex cloud platform challenges, including deep technical issues that may require vendor collaborationCreate and contribute to architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical standardsHelp build internal cloud capability through knowledge transfer and strong engineering leadershipBenefitsThe salary range for this role is from $220,000 - $230,000 commensurate with experience. Full medical, dental, vision benefits401K contribution optionsQuarterly outings and eventsPaid holidays and vacation timeParental leave programMonthly budgets for “team fun” bonding eventsFree lunch for various company meetings and Lunch & LearnsAccess to our mentorship program and employee resource groups (ERGs)Volunteer opportunitiesAll-company remote-friendly activities

This role is based in Detroit, Michigan, and follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence three days per week.

Additionally, Due to the requirements for this role, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About Detroit Labs
Detroit Labs was founded in 2011 with a vision for building digital products, services, and the teams that power them. We create digital solutions that transform the way our clients do business. We build genuine relationships based on respect, trust, and results. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people - providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally, exceed client expectations, and be themselves at work. We have a variety of client teams we work with ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies so there are always new and exciting projects going on.

About the Senior Cloud Architect

As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will work embedded on one of our client teams in the energy space. You will play a critical role in leading a next-generation cloud modernization initiative using the Azure platform supporting mission-critical internal applications. These systems are essential to operational resiliency, including applications used for grid management and storm response.

In this role you will design and implement resilient cloud architectures using Azure, lead complex application migrations, and help transition and streamline large internal applications to Azure cloud services.

Our Application

At Detroit Labs, a member of our team will read over every application (including yours), and will review your resume in addition to your responses to the application questions.

To help us get to know you better, we encourage you to answer these questions genuinely and honestly. We value each applicant and want to learn about the real you. Be yourself in your responses, and our team will look forward to understanding what you can bring to this role!

Requirements

• 10+ Years experience architecting, designing, and implementing enterprise cloud solutions
• 5+ years experience working with enterprise cloud solutions in Azure (required)
• Project experience and knowledge around infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred)
• Experience leading or contributing to production-scale application migrations to the cloud
• Experience designing high-availability, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery architectures
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Understanding of cloud networking, security, identity, and access management
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, performance testing, and observability tooling
• Experience designing systems that support operationally critical or high-resiliency environments
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems without heavy oversight
• Comfortable working in a small, senior-level team focused on delivery and ownership
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Design and implement resilient cloud architectures for existing enterprise applications, with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency
• Architect solutions capable of handling high-traffic and failure scenarios, particularly for operationally critical systems
• Improve availability, disaster recovery, and overall system resiliency across migrated applications
• Build and maintain infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Ensure applications are fully automated and not dependent on manual console-based operations
• Collaborate closely with developers, Cloud engineers SREs, DevOps engineers, QA, and stakeholders to align architecture with business and operational needs
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud platform challenges, including deep technical issues that may require vendor collaboration
• Create and contribute to architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical standards
• Help build internal cloud capability through knowledge transfer and strong engineering leadership

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is from $220,000 - $230,000 commensurate with experience.
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits
• 401K contribution options
• Quarterly outings and events
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Parental leave program
• Monthly budgets for “team fun” bonding events
• Free lunch for various company meetings and Lunch & Learns
• Access to our mentorship program and employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer opportunities
• All-company remote-friendly activities

Founded in 2011, our original team of four has grown into a collective of creators, engineers, and educators. Since the beginning, our goals have been pretty simple: build high quality software, create teams that have the freedom to learn, teach, and explore, and give every team member visibility and a voice. Everyone at Detroit Labs is invested in and is a part of our own success. That creates an organic and foundational sense of cohesion that is impossible to fake.Building beautiful software and creating teams are essential to who we are. We're opportunists who look forward to whatever design or business challenge our clients bring to the table.Apart from project work, our passion for people extends to our Apprenticeship Program. During the program, we teach, support, and guide the next generation of software developers. We’re ambitious, friendly, dedicated, and we’re hiring!If you’re more interested in working in a corporate setting in our client offices, we also have our unique OnSite business unit, which extends our expertise, skill, and passion outside of our headquarters. Learn more and apply for OnSite.Join our teamBe AutonomousIn other words, we’re free of kings and micromanagers. Our team members are self-directed and own their projects. We trust everyone to get their work done, no matter how they choose to get there.Build Diverse ProjectsWe’ve created beautiful apps for clients ranging from small startups to Fortune 50 companies--many of them local to Detroit. You get to work with emerging technologies to solve a variety of challenging problems.Work With Top-notch PeopleIf it hasn’t been said already: we value our people. Detroit Labs is filled with the smartest, most self-motivated, creative individuals, so that you never stop learning and building. Great people make for a great culture.Be the ChangeEstablished only in 2011, Detroit Labs is still a young company. We care deeply about the caliber of people we bring on because each one helps shape who we are. You influence the direction we take.Do Great ThingsWe develop mobile apps, but we’re also makers (and builders, authors, artists, and hackers). On any given day, you could be building a robot in our hardware lab, or huddled over an app that’ll be touched by thousands of users. We take joy in constant creation.Benefits Health, dental, and vision coverage 401k with employee match Annual budget for education & enrichment Flexible work schedule + open vacation policy Maternity + paternity leave program Quarterly profit sharing Free downtown parking A MacBook, or whatever equipment you need to do your work Awesome events and outings for you, your family and friends We are an equal opportunity employer and a diverse, equitable, inclusive company that values intersectionality. As such we are anti-discrimination and respect the multitude of ways our team members differ. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Detroit Labs sponsors qualified applicants for work visas. You will have to provide documentation that establishes your identity and work authorization upon acceptance of an offer and also for reverification purposes, if required.

Founded in 2011, our original team of four has grown into a collective of creators, engineers, and educators. Since the beginning, our goals have been pretty simple: build high quality software, create teams that have the freedom to learn, teach, and explore, and give every team member visibility and a voice. Everyone at Detroit Labs is invested in and is a part of our own success. That creates an organic and foundational sense of cohesion that is impossible to fake.

Building beautiful software and creating teams are essential to who we are. We're opportunists who look forward to whatever design or business challenge our clients bring to the table.

Apart from project work, our passion for people extends to our Apprenticeship Program. During the program, we teach, support, and guide the next generation of software developers.

We’re ambitious, friendly, dedicated, and we’re hiring!

If you’re more interested in working in a corporate setting in our client offices, we also have our unique OnSite business unit, which extends our expertise, skill, and passion outside of our headquarters. Learn more and apply for OnSite.

Join our team

Be Autonomous

In other words, we’re free of kings and micromanagers. Our team members are self-directed and own their projects. We trust everyone to get their work done, no matter how they choose to get there.

Build Diverse Projects

We’ve created beautiful apps for clients ranging from small startups to Fortune 50 companies--many of them local to Detroit. You get to work with emerging technologies to solve a variety of challenging problems.

Work With Top-notch People

If it hasn’t been said already: we value our people. Detroit Labs is filled with the smartest, most self-motivated, creative individuals, so that you never stop learning and building. Great people make for a great culture.

Be the Change

Established only in 2011, Detroit Labs is still a young company. We care deeply about the caliber of people we bring on because each one helps shape who we are. You influence the direction we take.

Do Great Things

We develop mobile apps, but we’re also makers (and builders, authors, artists, and hackers). On any given day, you could be building a robot in our hardware lab, or huddled over an app that’ll be touched by thousands of users. We take joy in constant creation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with employee match
• Annual budget for education & enrichment
• Flexible work schedule + open vacation policy
• Maternity + paternity leave program
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Free downtown parking
• A MacBook, or whatever equipment you need to do your work
• Awesome events and outings for you, your family and friends

We are an equal opportunity employer and a diverse, equitable, inclusive company that values intersectionality. As such we are anti-discrimination and respect the multitude of ways our team members differ. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Detroit Labs sponsors qualified applicants for work visas. You will have to provide documentation that establishes your identity and work authorization upon acceptance of an offer and also for reverification purposes, if required.