Senior Architect - Cloud Platform

3Cloud

9h•$136,300 - $204,500•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Architect leads technical delivery for complex, long-term cloud engagements, serving as a subject matter expert and fostering strong relationships across practices, clients, and Microsoft counterparts. This role is pivotal in shaping technical solutions, driving delivery excellence, and cultivating a collaborative, inclusive culture.

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.
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

Benefits

Flexible work location with a virtual first approach to work!
401(K) with match up to 50% of your 6% contributions of eligible pay
Generous PTO providing a minimum of 15 days in addition to 9 paid company holidays and 2 floating personal days
Two medical plan options to allow you the choice to elect what works best for you!
Option for vision and dental coverage
100% employer paid coverage for life and disability insurance
Paid leave for birth parents and non-birth parents
Option for Healthcare FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care FSA
$67.00 monthly tech and home office allowance
Utilization and/or discretionary bonus eligibility based on role
Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday challenges