Azure Cloud Architect

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. HSO Group B.V.