Full-Time

Senior Architect

Cloud Platform

3cloud

3cloud

1,001-5,000 employees

Azure consulting for cloud modernization

Compensation Overview

$136.3k - $204.5k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote

Remote within the United States.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Docker
Terraform

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Requirements
  • Previous experience acting as the technical delivery oversight on multiple client engagements with strong consultative skills
  • Broad deep technical knowledge across Azure technologies inclusive of: Log Analytics (KQL), Application Insights, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Azure Security, Azure Networking (App Gateways, Front Door, Firewall, VWAN), Azure Storage, Azure Automation (IaC), Azure Sentinel, App Services, Containers (AKS), Managed Instances, Azure SQL, Azure DNS, Azure Virtual Desktop + Nerdio, Azure Files
  • Have a strong understanding of Cloud Infrastructure solutions and the delivery/execution of how they are implemented using IaC (Bicep or Terraform)
  • Drive to maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and how they may impact existing 3Cloud offerings
  • Understanding of cloud ecosystem and leading-edge cloud emerging technologies.
  • Performance analysis, troubleshooting and remediation techniques.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving ability.
  • Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a virtual project team
  • Have obtained the AZ-305 Cloud Architect certification
Responsibilities
  • Provide consulting leadership and mentorship to internal and external teams, supporting technical delivery and driving timelines for customer-focused outcomes.
  • Act as a player-coach, promoting continuous improvement and partnering with practice leaders and consulting managers to deliver constructive feedback.
  • Mentor team members on enterprise engagement best practices.
  • Serve as Technical Lead on key accounts, ensuring client success and exceeding expectations.
  • Translate client business needs into effective technical solutions and delegate workstream requirements appropriately.
  • Drive collaboration across cross-practice teams to deliver high-quality, enterprise-class solutions.
  • Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and facilitate customer backlog planning.
  • Support project forecasting and Sprint 0 planning.
  • Conduct post-project retrospectives to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Celebrate team successes and promote the impact of delivery engagements.
  • Demonstrate broad and deep knowledge of Azure technologies, including infrastructure, networking, security, automation, and cloud migration.
  • Azure technologies inclusive of but not limited to: Azure Foundation, Log Analytics (KQL), Application Insights, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Security Center, Azure Networking (App Gateways, Front Door, Firewall, VWAN), Azure Storage, Azure Automation, Azure Sentinel, App Services, Containers (AKS), Managed Instances, Azure SQL, Azure DNS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Files
  • Lead projects spanning multiple cloud platform offerings and ensure delivery using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep or Terraform.
  • Embrace automation and AI enabled delivery.
  • Supports – Practice Leaders, and Directors, and Delivery Owners for client success support, technology standards, and delivery patterns.
  • Partners With – People management (consulting managers and directors) for employee feedback, skills assessment, and coaching opportunities.
  • Drive transparent, predictable outcomes to enable future opportunities and establish trusted advisor relationships with key accounts.
  • Reach trusted advisor for Key and Priority Accounts
  • Invest in client relationships by creating tailored experiences that elevate current capabilities and foster trusted communications.
  • Help reduce client investments by heading off escalations before they hit the bottom line
  • Maintain an 86% utilization target (36 hours/week).
  • Support Presales as a Subject Matter Expert to help shape solutioning
  • Help peers break through technical blockers and develop their consultative approach to client interactions.
  • Coach, mentor, and train younger in-career peers

3Cloud Solutions helps businesses optimize their Microsoft Azure usage with expert consulting and hands-on support. It partners closely with Microsoft as a top Azure partner, giving clients current guidance and access to Microsoft-aligned resources. Their services include practical best-practices, implementation support, and ongoing advisory to modernize cloud infrastructure, improve data analytics, and enable app innovation across industries such as manufacturing. In addition to consulting, 3Cloud offers educational resources like eBooks, video tutorials, and webinars, plus case studies that show how their work drives better business performance. The goal is to help clients modernize their cloud setups, increase operational efficiency, and achieve measurable outcomes through Azure-based solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Downers Grove, Illinois

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cognizant’s January 2026 close gives 3Cloud a larger global sales engine.
  • 3Cloud brings 21,000+ Azure-certified specialists into Cognizant’s AI and cloud push.
  • Microsoft’s 2025 award signals stronger demand for Azure modernization and managed services.

What critics are saying

  • Integration into Cognizant by 2026 erases 3Cloud’s standalone brand and autonomy.
  • Microsoft partner economics concentrate revenue risk inside Azure, and one platform shift hurts margins.
  • If Cognizant rationalizes overlapping consulting teams in 2026, 3Cloud hiring loses momentum.

What makes 3cloud unique

  • January 2026 Cognizant closed 3Cloud, adding 1,200 Azure specialists.
  • 3Cloud won Microsoft’s 2025 Americas Channel US Partner of the Year.
  • 3Cloud delivered 2,570 Azure projects last year, showing deep delivery scale.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Home Office Stipend

Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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Nov 13th, 2025
Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud, Creating a Leading Force in Microsoft Azure Services and Enterprise AI Transformation

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Cognizant is set to acquire 3Cloud, enhancing its capabilities in Microsoft Azure services and enterprise AI transformation. This move supports Cognizant's AI builder strategy, enabling clients to efficiently develop, deploy, and scale AI solutions on modern infrastructure designed for AI-driven operations.

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3Cloud recognized as the Winner of 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year and US Azure Analytics

3Cloud today announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year Award and US Azure Analytics.