Summary

Translate client needs and challenges into solutions, support envisioning, architectural assessments, technology choice, and estimates in Software Engineering. 

As an Application Architect, you will design cloud-based solutions, collaborate with product managers and engineers, and drive the roll-out of cloud management platforms. You will oversee a cross-functional team, mentor team members, and recommend changes in development standards. Your role will be pivotal in creating an environment that fosters accountability, quality, and innovation. Together we do what matters. 

Key Responsibilities

• Translate client needs and challenges into effective solutions 

• Support envisioning and architectural assessments 

• Guide technology choice and provide accurate estimates 

• Define and drive the best solutions to meet technical performance needs 

• Oversee and manage a cross-functional development team 

• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members 

• Recommend changes in development and system standards 

• Develop custom applications in C#/.Net and Microsoft Azure 

• Develop integration services and APIs  

• Leverage cloud technologies and DevOps practices for solution development 

• Create conceptual architecture and solution design materials 

• Lead the development of solutions to meet client specifications 

• Implement APIs and Microservices, integrating with external systems 

• Design databases, data access, and ORMs 

• Oversee and manage a cross-functional development team

Summary

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 Azure expertise, 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 
   

Azure Architecture Leadership 

• 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) 

• Lead cloud adoption journeys using CAF lifecycle (strategy → plan → ready → adopt → govern → manage) 

• Ensure solutions comply with Azure Well-Architected Framework principles (security, reliability, performance, and cost optimization)  

• Conduct architecture assessments and optimization reviews 
   

DevOps & Automation Excellence 

• Drive DevOps culture adoption using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions 

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform 

• Build automated pipelines for continuous integration, deployment, and governance 
   

Platform Engineering & 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 

About Avanade 

Avanade is a global leader in digital and cloud services, business solutions, and design‑led applications. As a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, we are the world’s largest consulting company dedicated to Microsoft technologies. 
We support our clients across Cloud, Modern Workplace, Business Applications, Data & AI, and Security, driven by our strong #PeopleFirst culture. 

Your Role 

As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate modern cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. 
You work hands‑on with cloud platforms and services, supporting customers in building secure, scalable, and reliable environments while collaborating closely with architects, developers, and operations teams. 

You contribute actively to cloud transformations, application modernization, and platform improvements, ensuring solutions follow best practices and operational standards. 

Your Responsibilities 

• Implement and operate Azure cloud solutions, including compute, networking, storage, and platform services 

• Support the setup and evolution of Azure landing zones and cloud foundations 

• Provision and configure Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Bicep, Terraform, ARM) 

• Support application deployments and integrations across Azure services (e.g. App Services, Functions, AKS, data services) 

• Build a CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub) 

• Support cloud security and identity concepts (e.g. Entra ID / Azure AD, role‑based access, network security) 

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues across development, test, and production environments 

• Work closely with solution architects to implement architectural designs and standards 

• Contribute to documentation, technical guidelines, and operational handover 

• Use AI-assisted coding tools and agentic development workflows as part of daily engineering practice 

• Drive AI-assisted engineering adoption by establishing patterns, guardrails, and best practices 

• Comfortable working with AI agents as part of the engineering toolchain 

• Awareness of responsible AI usage in enterprise engineering contexts 

Your Profile 

• Practical experience working with Microsoft Azure in engineering or operations roles 

• Good understanding of cloud concepts, virtual networking, identity, and security 

• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Azure CLI) 

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and version‑controlled deployments 

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub) 

• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and operational best practices in cloud environments 

• Willingness to learn and grow toward more complex cloud and platform responsibilities 

• Ability to work in a team‑oriented, customer‑focused environment 

• Fluency in German and English are a mandatory requirement