At the intersection of
business transformation and Microsoft technology
, we are looking for an
Azure Cloud Architect
who can help clients unlock value from their cloud investments.
In this role, you will
lead from the front
—combining deep Azureexpertise, consulting mindset, and delivery excellence to design and implement
enterprise-grade cloud solutions
aligned with Microsoft's
Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
and
Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
.
You will work closely with clients to shape cloud strategies, define architectures, and guide engineering teams through execution—delivering measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Consulting
Partner with enterprise clients to define
cloud strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives
Translate business needs into
scalable Azure solutions aligned to Microsoft best practices
Facilitate architecture workshops, design reviews, and executive-level discussions
Architect
secure, scalable, and resilient Azure platforms
across IaaS, PaaS, and cloud-native services
Design
Azure Landing Zones
aligned with
Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
covering governance, security, and compliance
Guide teams on adopting
modern cloud-native patterns
(microservices, containers, serverless)
Microsoft Frameworks (CAF & WAF)
Ensure solutionscomply with
Azure Well-Architected Framework principles
(security, reliability, performance, and cost optimization)
Conduct
architecture assessments and optimization reviews
Implement
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
using
Terraform
Build automated pipelines for
continuous integration, deployment, and governance
Define enterprise-scale
Azure governance models (RBAC, Policies, Management Groups)
Implement
security and compliance frameworks
using Microsoft-native tools
Establish
monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices
Delivery & Leadership
Lead and mentor




cross-functional engineering teams
Ensure
end-to-end solution delivery quality, scalability, and business alignment
Drive
best practices, reusable assets, and accelerators
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
Core Expertise
Solid hands-on experience in
Microsoft Azure architecture & services
Proven experience with:
Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
Azure Landing Zones / Enterprise Scale Architecture
Expertisein
Terraform (IaC)
and cloud automation
Experience with
Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines / GitHub Actions
Strong knowledge of
cloud-native design patterns and microservices architectures
Experience in
hybrid cloud and migration programs
Ability to
drive architecture decisions and influence leadership
Experience leading
large-scale cloud transformation programs
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certification:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Experience with
AKS, containers, or serverless technologies
Exposure to
data, AI, or analytics workloads on Azure
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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About Avanade
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise.
You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!
Create a future for our people that focuses on
Expanding your thinking
Learning and pivoting
Inspire greatness in our people by
Empowering every voice
Encouraging boldness
Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by
Amazing the client
Prioritizing what matters
Acting as one
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📌 Azure Cloud Architect Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Avanade
📍 Sydney