Principal Azure Architect (Cloud Infrastructure)

Persistent • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Solution Architect with strong experience in cloud advisory, migration, modernization, and enterprise transformation. The ideal candidate combines deep application engineering expertise with the ability to define target-state architectures, lead executive conversations, and drive large-scale cloud programs across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.

Requirements

• 18-20 years of software development experience with strong application engineering background
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with cloud technologies (primarily Azure)
• 5+ years in cloud advisory, migration, and enterprise transformation programs
• Proven experience leading large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives
• Strong understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid architecture patterns
• Expertise in defining solutions meeting scalability, performance, security, and resilience needs
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, networking, VPC design, load balancing, and routing
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native delivery models
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and solution articulation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level discussions on cloud strategy, capabilities, and transformation roadmaps
• Drive cloud advisory engagements aligned to business and technology objectives
• Define target-state architectures for migration, modernization, and transformation programs
• Lead large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives across Azure/multi-cloud
• Develop TCO models, cost assessments, and business cases for stakeholders
• Establish technical governance and ensure solution quality for transformation programs
• Define AIOps strategies and post-migration automation for operational efficiency
• Recommend tools and frameworks for observability, FinOps, and cloud operations
• Contribute to CoE initiatives and build reusable accelerators
• Collaborate with cross-functional, distributed teams and architecture groups

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed