Cloud Architect (Azure)

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure who is experienced at leading application migration assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and delivering high-quality architectural designs. The successful candidate will have expertise in Azure, networking, security, IAM, Kubernetes (AKS), containers, Azure App Service, DevOps practices, and GitHub Actions. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proactive communication, and outstanding soft skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and teams.

Work Location: United States of America
- If located near a Rackspace office, you’ll work a hybrid schedule… two days in the office and three days work from home.
· If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely.

Responsibilities: :
• Conduct comprehensive application migration and cloud readiness assessments.
• Lead high-level and detailed architectural designs covering Azure Well Architected Framework pillars and application modernization requirements.
• Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, clearly translating business and technical requirements into actionable design documents.
• Develop and present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations and migration cost analyses to stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership throughout cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure clear, concise, and proactive communication across all levels of the organization.
• Travel up to 15% domestically

Skills and Experience::
• High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a field related to the role. At the manager’s discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement
• A minimum of 8 years of proven experience as a Cloud Architect, specifically in application migrations and modernizations within Azure environments.
• Deep technical knowledge in Azure Cloud services, networking, security frameworks, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Kubernetes (AKS), container technologies, and Azure App Service.
• Strong hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD using GitHub Actions or similar tool.
• Demonstrable ability to conduct effective cloud assessments and translate business needs into high-quality architectural designs.
• Exceptional soft skills, including clear communication, proactive engagement, and effective teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications: :
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $158,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about the benefits at Rackspace.

Work Location: United States of America
- If located near a Rackspace office, you’ll work a hybrid schedule… two days in the office and three days work from home.
· If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely.

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About Rackspace Technology
We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

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