Principal Cloud Solutions Architect – Azure Cloud

Harris Computer • Remote - North Carolina, NC

23h • $140,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Altera is seeking a seasoned Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to join its Cloud Solutions Architecture team and drive the design of comprehensive, enterprise-grade solutions in Microsoft Azure. This highly client-facing role bridges business needs with technical execution while partnering closely with development teams. The architect will shape solution strategy, guide implementation, and ensure scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments, with expertise spanning Azure architecture, data platforms including Databricks, cloud networking, identity and access management, and operational excellence.

The role may be performed remotely in the US or Canada and may require up to 20% travel for client meetings, project work, or team collaboration. The anticipated base salary range is $140,000–$170,000 USD; final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IT, including at least 10 years focused on cloud architecture; Azure is preferred.
• Proven track record working directly with clients and cross-functional development teams to deliver enterprise solutions.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, security, and platform services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and modern data architecture, including data lakes, ETL/ELT, streaming, and lakehouse.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including hub-and-spoke architectures, VPN/ExpressRoute, DNS, and load balancing.
• Extensive experience with Identity & Access Management, including Azure AD, RBAC, SSO, MFA, and Zero Trust frameworks.
• Experience designing for operational excellence, including monitoring, automation, incident response, and high availability.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-tier, distributed application architectures in a cloud environment.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Client-focused mindset and ability to build trusted relationships and deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including sound decision-making in complex environments.
• Highly organized and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders, clients, and engineering teams to define and architect end-to-end cloud solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performing Azure architectures across multiple domains.
• Lead architecture for data and analytics platforms, including Azure Databricks and modern lakehouse patterns.
• Develop and enforce cloud networking strategies, including VNet design, hybrid connectivity, private endpoints, and secure access patterns.
• Define and implement Identity & Access Management frameworks using Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural alignment, best practices, and successful solution delivery.
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, logging, observability, resiliency, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Establish and promote architecture standards, governance frameworks, and design patterns across the organization.
• Lead architecture reviews and guide technical decision-making and trade-offs.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for clients and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide engineers and junior architects to elevate cloud architecture maturity.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and continuously improve cloud capabilities and the innovation roadmap.

What This Job Offers

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