Azure Senior Solutions Architect
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Perficient's Microsoft Cloud Business Unit is expanding its Azure cloud platform practice. We are seeking a Senior Azure Solutions Architect to lead client engagements from the first scoping call through hands-on delivery.
In this role, you will lead discovery and design workshops and work with sales and account teams to shape scope and statements of work. You will then architect and build the solution yourself. Engagements span Azure landing zones, governance, identity, infrastructure modernization, and data center migration. The ideal candidate is a seasoned generalist who is equally effective advising client leadership and working hands-on in Azure.
Technical Delivery & Solution Architecture
Lead discovery and assessment workshops to define current state, pain points, and target architecture
Design and implement Azure landing zones, management groups, and governance aligned to CAF and WAF
Lead identity and access design and remediation across Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, and PIM
Migrate and modernize on-premises and VMware workloads to Azure, including hybrid and Arc scenarios
Build Infrastructure as Code and Azure Policy as Code using Terraform, Bicep, and Azure DevOps or GitHub
Produce architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and release plans, and uphold quality through design reviews
Presales & Consulting
Partner with sales and account teams to lead scoping calls and shape new Azure pursuits
Develop level of effort estimates, staffing models, and SOW language for proposals
Deliver client facing presentations and technical positioning alongside Microsoft account teams
Serve as a trusted advisor to client IT leadership, security, and audit and compliance stakeholders
Practice Growth
Mentor architects and engineers, and support onboarding as engagements scale
Contribute reusable patterns, templates, and accelerators that raise delivery quality
Track the Azure roadmap and recommend how our offerings should evolve
15+ years in enterprise infrastructure and cloud architecture, including 7+ years of current, hands-on Azure
Deep expertise across Azure governance, landing zones, networking, compute, storage, identity, and security
Proven track record leading Azure migrations and modernization programs from assessment through cutover
Hands-on proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates, plus scripting in PowerShell or Azure CLI
Consulting experience: workshop facilitation, presales estimation, SOW creation, and executive presentation
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and streamline delivery
Required certification: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred / Nice to Have
Additional certifications, such as Cybersecurity Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, or AZ-500
Regulated industry experience (financial services, insurance, healthcare), including audit readiness
Hybrid and VMware exit experience using Azure Migrate, Azure Arc, Azure Local, and Azure Site Recovery
Multi-cloud exposure (AWS, GCP) and FinOps experience
Prior experience with a Microsoft partner consultancy or Microsoft
U.S. based remote candidates welcome; willingness to travel up to 25 percent for key client workshops
Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.
WHO WE ARE
Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.
We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.
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. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Disability Accommodations:
Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
