Azure Solutions Architect
15 days ago
Chicago
As an Azure Solutions Architect, you will serve as a subject matter expert within our fast-growing Azure Practice, leading cloud engineering teams to deliver end-to-end cloud transformation solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise across Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Application Modernization, and Data Services, coupled with strong capabilities in Governance, Security, Monitoring, and Cost Management. Your primary responsibility will be providing Azure architectural leadership throughout the customer engagement lifecycle-including assessment, proposal, design, implementation, and operations. You will leverage Azure native services extensively, support third-party integrations, and ensure technical excellence through clear communication and documentation. Technology Capabilities: Core Azure Skills: • Deep understanding of Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework, • Expert-level infrastructure architecture design covering networking, security, scalability, and reliability, • Proven experience in leading technical discovery and solution design sessions, • Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security), • Extensive experience with Azure PaaS services (App Service, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, App Configuration, Front Door, Application Gateway, API Management), • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Helm, Argo CD, Argo Rollouts, Argo Workflows, • Expertise with Azure DevOps (YAML Pipelines), ARM Templates, Terraform, Bicep, • Skilled in automation of infrastructure deployment, security scans, static code analysis, and CI/CD practices including blue-green deployments, • Implementation of Azure security standards, Azure Policies, role-based access control (RBAC), workload identity, • Management of security scanning, remediation of policy violations, and adherence to best practices, • Skilled in migrating legacy applications from on-premises to Azure PaaS, • Ability to continuously modernize Azure applications, addressing service retirements and security updates, • Experience using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Cost Management, • Ability to produce comprehensive architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational guidelines RESPONSIBILITIES • Own and aggressively drive forward specific areas of technology architecture. Provide architectural solutions/designs to project execution teams for implementation., • Provide architectural assessments, strategies, and roadmaps for one or more technology domains., • Lead projects within architecture. Work with Product Owner/Business Analysts to understand functional requirements and interact with other cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop, test, and release features., • Project and solution estimation and team structure definition., • Develop Proof-of-Concept projects to validate new architectures and solutions., • Support multiple Agile Scrum teams with planning, scoping and creation of technical solutions for the new product capabilities, through to continuous delivery to production., • Liaise with offshore team and clients for resolving technical dependencies, issues, and risks., • Mentor and provide architectural guidance to multiple teams building innovative applications., • Drive common vision, practices and capabilities across teams., • Engage with business stakeholders to understand required capabilities, integrating business knowledge with technical solutions., • Engage with Technical Architects and technical staff to determine the most appropriate technical strategy and designs to meet business needs., • Demonstrate broad solutions technical leadership, impacting significant technical direction, exerting influence outside of the immediate team and driving change. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 10 years of professional experience with Azure infrastructure and application services., • At least 2 project implementations that exploit the full capabilities (discover, design, implement and optimize) of solutions on Azure– is a MUST., • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution., • Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus., • A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected, • At least 3 years of experience in a professional services company, consulting firm, or agency, • Have a solid understanding of delivery methodology and lead teams in the implementation of the solution according to the design/architecture., • Experience in project and solution estimation and team structure definition., • Fluent and current on architecture trends with an eye on market/technical conditions and future direction., • Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural stand point., • Demonstrated success in performing work and managing complex and/or large consulting projects., • Proficient in authoring, editing and presenting technical documents., • Ability to elicit requirements and communicate clearly with non-technical individuals, development teams, and other ancillary project members., • Strong written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff., • Desire to mentor younger team members and develop their skills., • Experience working on multiple concurrent projects., • Excellent problem-solving skills., • Be independent and self-driven., • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field., • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, • Certification in Azure: Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Expert., • Leadership and team management experience with ability to provide strategic planning and oversight, • Experience leading customer workshop sessions to educate customers on the latest technology trends and best practices, • Track record of leadership roles delivering solutions within defined timeframes Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed. The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $165,000 to $180,000, Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview. #LI-KG1 ABOUT US Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.