Azure Cloud Architect
Avanade
Azure Cloud Architect
Avanade
Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.
Summary
At the intersection ofbusiness transformation and Microsoft technology, we are looking for anAzure Cloud Architectwho can help clients unlock value from their cloud investments.
In this role, you willlead from the front—combining deep Azureexpertise, consulting mindset, and delivery excellence to design and implemententerprise-grade cloud solutionsaligned with Microsoft’sCloud Adoption Framework (CAF)andWell-Architected Framework (WAF).
You will work closely with clients to shape cloud strategies, define architectures, and guide engineering teams through execution—delivering measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Consulting
Partner with enterprise clients to definecloud strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives
Translate business needs intoscalable Azure solutions aligned to Microsoft best practices
Facilitate architecture workshops, design reviews, and executive-level discussions
Azure Architecture Leadership
Architectsecure, scalable, and resilient Azure platformsacross IaaS, PaaS, and cloud-native services
DesignAzure Landing Zonesaligned withMicrosoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)covering governance, security, and compliance
Guide teams on adoptingmodern cloud-native patterns(microservices, containers, serverless)
Microsoft Frameworks (CAF & WAF)
Lead cloud adoption journeys usingCAF lifecycle (strategy → plan → ready → adopt → govern → manage)
Ensure solutionscomply withAzure Well-Architected Framework principles(security, reliability, performance, and cost optimization)
Conductarchitecture assessments and optimization reviews
DevOps & Automation Excellence
DriveDevOps culture adoptionusingAzure DevOps / GitHub Actions
ImplementInfrastructure as Code (IaC)usingTerraform
Build automated pipelines forcontinuous integration, deployment, and governance
Platform Engineering & Governance
Define enterprise-scaleAzure governance models (RBAC, Policies, Management Groups)
Implementsecurity and compliance frameworksusing Microsoft-native tools
Establishmonitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices
Delivery & Leadership
Lead and mentorcross-functional engineering teams
Ensureend-to-end solution delivery quality, scalability, and business alignment
Drivebest practices, reusable assets, and accelerators
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Skills & Experience
Core Expertise
Strong hands-on experience inMicrosoft Azure architecture & services
Proven experience with:
Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
Azure Landing Zones / Enterprise Scale Architecture
ExpertiseinTerraform (IaC)and cloud automation
DevOps & Engineering
Experience withAzure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines / GitHub Actions
Strong knowledge ofcloud-native design patterns and microservices architectures
Experience inhybrid cloud and migration programs
Consulting & Leadership
Strong stakeholder engagement andclient-facing experience
Ability todrive architecture decisions and influence leadership
Experience leadinglarge-scale cloud transformation programs
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certification:Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Experience withAKS, containers, or serverless technologies
Exposure todata, AI, or analytics workloads on Azure
* Australian citizenship is required, and candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance. (Existing security clearance is preferred but not mandatory)
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Avanade helps large organizations move to digital operations using Microsoft-based solutions. It combines consulting, implementation, and managed services to deliver digital transformation, cloud migration, and optimized business processes. Its offerings are built around the Microsoft ecosystem, with partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture enabling tailored, enterprise-grade deployments. Avanade differentiates itself by aligning technology delivery with business outcomes for enterprise and public sector clients, focusing on long-term service contracts and customized design-led experiences. The company's goal is to drive efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support sustainable growth for clients through technology-enabled transformation.
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