Azure Cloud Architect

Role introduction

As an Azure Cloud Solutions Architect you can expect to...

• Lead the end-to-end design of secure, scalable, and resilient Azure solutions spanning applications, integrations, data, infrastructure, and security.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and solution design discussions, translating business requirements into actionable technical architectures and delivery plans.
• Establish architecture standards, engineering best practices, and design patterns while providing technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Guide application modernization initiatives, helping clients transform legacy systems into cloud-native Azure solutions that align with long-term business objectives.
• Architect and support enterprise solutions leveraging Azure services including App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Storage, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Container Apps, and Kubernetes.
• Design integration, API, and event-driven architecture patterns that support scalable, maintainable, and high-performing enterprise applications.
• Drive DevOps maturity through CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and release automation using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Bicep.
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, scalability, reliability, governance, and compliance requirements while aligning with Azure best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, communicating complex technical concepts to both business and technical audiences and guiding architectural decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with project teams throughout the full solution lifecycle, from strategy and design through implementation, deployment, and knowledge transfer.
• Support pre-sales activities by contributing to solution shaping, technical estimates, proof of concepts, and statement of work development.
• Contribute to HSO's growth through reusable assets, technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and promotion of HSO's mission and Shared Values.

You're great at...

• Connecting enterprise cloud strategy with practical application architecture and implementation decisions.
• Leading engineering teams while remaining technically engaged and credible with developers and technical stakeholders.
• Designing modern distributed applications using C#, .NET/.NET Core, REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Selecting the right Azure services and architectural patterns based on scalability, reliability, security, performance, cost, and maintainability requirements.
• Bringing structure and clarity to complex challenges while effectively articulating architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks.
• Building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and project teams through collaboration and sound technical guidance.
• Working independently, taking ownership of deliverables, and driving outcomes in fast-paced consulting environments.
• Learning and applying emerging technologies to solve real-world client challenges.

Sound interesting? If so, you'll have...

• 8+ years of experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure solutions across cloud architecture, application architecture, and engineering leadership roles.
• Strong software engineering experience with C#, .NET/.NET Core, REST APIs, distributed systems, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience architecting and implementing Azure-native solutions using services such as App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Storage, Container Apps, and/or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proven experience leading development teams, mentoring engineers, and establishing architecture, quality, and coding standards.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep, automated testing, and Agile delivery practices.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud solutions while effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications, developing enterprise integration strategies, and supporting broader cloud transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, reliability, performance, and operational best practices.
• Experience working within consulting, professional services, or client-facing environments is highly preferred.
• Microsoft Azure certifications, particularly Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), are a plus.

The Perks

We offer competitive pay with a performance-based bonus. Our employees also enjoy unlimited paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additionally, you'll have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment.

HSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.