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 Solid expertise with Databricks, data transformation pipelines, and Azure Data services (Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse)

DevOps and Automation:

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 Experience refactoring Terraform modules and upgrading Terraform providers (AzureRM)

Security and Governance:

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 Strong understanding of network security, virtual network design, service isolation, and Zero Trust principles

Application Modernization:

Skilled in migrating legacy applications from on-premises to Azure PaaS Ability to continuously modernize Azure applications, addressing service retirements and security updates Proficiency in designing solutions using Azure integration services (Event Grid, Event Hub, Service Bus)

Monitoring and Optimization:

Experience using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Cost Management Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Azure environment issues (AKS scaling, cluster upgrades, pod migrations, app connectivity)

Documentation and Communication:

Ability to produce comprehensive architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational guidelines Strong leadership, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills

Perficient seeks disciplined, highly skilled Azure professionals who thrive in dynamic consulting environments and continually evolve their technical skills to meet customer needs. If you are passionate about Azure technology and delivering impactful cloud solutions, we encourage you to join our talented and diverse global team.