Azure Enterprise Architect - Remote role - PST time Zone
Posted 6 days ago by 1756366078
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Azure Enterprise Architect role is a remote position focused on leading enterprise architecture initiatives within large-scale organizations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in IT architecture, particularly with Azure services, and demonstrate strong leadership and strategic planning skills. This role requires exceptional communication abilities to bridge technical concepts with non-technical stakeholders. The position is designed for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of cloud architectures and enterprise integration technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise architecture initiatives and design solutions using Azure services.
- Develop and implement DevOps pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Align IT strategies with business goals through strategic planning and portfolio management.
- Utilize enterprise architecture frameworks and modeling tools to guide architecture decisions.
- Support AI Enablement through familiarity with AI/ML tooling and data platforms.
Key Skills:
- 12+ years of overall experience with 10+ years in IT architecture roles.
- Advanced knowledge of Azure services and familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud.
- Expertise in enterprise integration technologies and API management platforms.
- Proven experience with DevOps pipelines, IaC (Azure Bicep, Terraform), and observability tools.
- Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills.
- Exceptional communication skills for articulating technical concepts.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Azure Enterprise Architect Remote role (PST Time Zone)
Experience And Skills
Experience: Minimum 12+ years of overall experience with 10+ years in IT architecture roles and at least 5 years in enterprise architecture leadership for large-scale organizations
Technical Expertise
Advanced knowledge of Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure API Management, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Monitor), with familiarity in other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud).
Expertise in enterprise integration technologies (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Apache Kafka) and API management platforms, with a focus on Azure API Management.
Proven experience designing DevOps pipelines, IaC (Azure Bicep, Terraform), and observability tools.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate), with experience applying Azure Architecture Center principles.
Familiarity with AI/ML tooling and data platforms (e.g., Azure Databricks, Snowflake) to support AI Enablement.
Leadership And Strategic Skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills to align IT with business goals
Communication And Collaboration
Exceptional communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to collaborate with Professional Services, outsourcing partners, and global teams.
Education
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field;
Master s degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.
Preferred Skills
Deep experience with Azure multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and Azure s zero-trust models (e.g., Azure Active Directory).
Familiarity with agile and SAFe methodologies for enterprise delivery.