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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Architect - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, SQL Azure, MongoDB, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Azure AKS, Terraform, Api Management, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/ohio/cincinnati/senior-cloud-architect/job-549744/ ## About the Role * 7-10+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering / Cloud Architecture * Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (deep understanding of core components and services) o Hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * Experience with containerization (Azure Container Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service, Docker) * Strong knowledge of Elastic (logging/monitoring) * Experience with databases such as MongoDB, Azure SQL, Kafka Nice to Have Skills & Experience * Experience with Azure API Management ## Description Insight Global is seeking a full time Senior Cloud Architect for a financial services client. This individual will play a critical role in designing and building enterprise-scale Azure cloud solutions while remaining hands-on with implementation. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between infrastructure and application development teams, helping onboard applications into Azure, modernize legacy systems, and guide teams through best practices in cloud architecture. This role requires a strong mix of technical depth and communication skills, as you will act as an internal consultant-partnering with developers, architects, and leadership to design scalable, secure, and highly available systems. You will leverage Terraform to implement Infrastructure as Code, support containerized microservices environments, and contribute to multi-region cloud strategies. This is a highly collaborative role within a growing cloud organization where you will influence architecture decisions and help shape the company's long-term cloud strategy. Day-to-Day: * Design and implement scalable, secure Azure cloud architectures (including multi-region environments) * Write and maintain Terraform code to deploy infrastructure in a fully automated IaC model * Partner closely with application development teams to onboard and modernize applications in Azure * Translate business and development requirements into cloud solutions and architecture designs * Build and support containerized applications using Docker and Azure container services * Assist developers in deploying Java and C# microservices into cloud environments * Develop and share proof of concepts (POCs), reference architectures, and reusable pipelines * Manage Azure resources, including identity, access, and permissions via code (Entra ID/RBAC) * Monitor and troubleshoot systems using Elastic and logging tools * Act as an internal cloud consultant-working with engineers, admins, and leadership (including VP-level stakeholders) * Guide best practices around cloud adoption, deployment strategies, and modernization efforts ## Related Videos - [Effective Java Strategies and Architectures for Clouds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/186-effective-java-strategies-and-architectures-for-clouds) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## 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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)