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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Cloud Architect - **Company:** BUSINESS CENTRIC TECHNOLOGIES LLC - **Location:** Addison, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Fault Tolerance, Github, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Key Management, Log Analysis, Routing, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Monitoring, Autoscaling, Backend, Containerization, Bicep, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Key Vault - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us2aee5fcabed0c18cec83ebefaa887eca ## About the Role * 8+ years in cloud/platform engineering; 4+ years hands-on with Azure * Proven experience building Azure environments from the ground up * Deep expertise in: * Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints) * DNS architecture and failover design * Multi-region HA/DR strategies * AKS or container platforms * CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) * Observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights) * Security (Azure AD, RBAC, Key Vault, encryption) * Experience supporting production systems with PHI/PII data * Strong systems thinking with a focus on resilience, fault tolerance, and operational stability ## Description We're seeking a hands-on Senior Azure Cloud Architect to design, build, and own a secure, highly available Azure platform from the ground up. This is a build-focused role that creates a resilient, enterprise-scale environment for mission-critical workloads and sensitive PHI/PII data-ideal for someone who thrives in zero-to-one environments., * Architect and implement a secure, scalable Azure environment (build, stabilize, or rebuild) * Define subscription strategy, resource organization, and naming standards * Design hub-and-spoke networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints) * Establish hybrid connectivity (VPN / ExpressRoute) * Deliver a segmented, enterprise-grade network aligned to best practices High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Critical) * Implement Azure DNS (public/private) with no IP-based failover * Design global routing via Azure Front Door and/or Traffic Manager * Ensure multi-region availability, zone redundancy, and automated failover * Define/validate RTO & RPO; execute and document end-to-end failover testing Modern Application Hosting * Deploy/manage AKS or similar container platforms * Support frontend, backend, APIs, and shared services * Enable auto-scaling, multi-zone resiliency, and stateless design * Implement blue/green, canary, weighted routing, and controlled failover strategies Environment Strategy (Dev / Test / Prod) * Enforce strict environment isolation (preferably subscription-level) * Enable controlled promotion across environments * Manage environment-specific configurations and access controls CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code * Implement CI/CD using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions * Automate builds, containerization, deployments, and rollback * Use Terraform, Bicep, or ARM for repeatable, version-controlled infrastructure Security & Compliance (PHI/PII Ready) * Implement Azure AD, RBAC, and least-privilege access * Secure secrets with Azure Key Vault * Ensure encryption in transit/at rest and eliminate unnecessary public exposure * Align platform with HIPAA-grade security standards Observability & Platform Health * Implement Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights * Deliver real-time dashboards, alerting, and performance insights * Provide visibility into regional health, DNS resolution, traffic routing/failover, and AKS performance Architecture Standards & Governance * Align with Microsoft Well-Architected Framework (reliability, security, performance, cost, operations) * Define standards for networking, HA/DR, container architecture, and CI/CD * Establish best practices for scalability and operational excellence ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters)