> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3849099-azure-solutions-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3849099-azure-solutions-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Solutions Architect - **Company:** IDR, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), IT Management, SQL Azure, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Virtual Machines, Scripting, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Deployment Automation, Bicep, Azure AKS, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager - **Published:** October 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ada17b46-a78d-4e22-a997-723637824bda ## About the Role * 10+ years of enterprise IT experience with extensive hands-on Azure architecture and implementation experience. * Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure VMs, Azure SQL, networking, and storage. * Strong Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform, Bicep, ARM, or similar tools. * Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting/automation. * Strong understanding of cloud security, disaster recovery, and high availability. * Experience leading technical implementations and providing architectural guidance. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containers, and cloud-native architectures. * Microsoft Azure certifications, particularly Azure Solutions Architect Expert. * Consulting, managed services, or healthcare industry experience. ## Description Contract to Perm opening for an Azure Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise Microsoft Azure environments. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure, cloud migrations, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps automation., * Design, architect, and implement scalable, secure Azure cloud solutions across IaaS and PaaS environments. * Lead Azure infrastructure deployments, migrations, and modernization initiatives. * Develop automated infrastructure deployments using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and PowerShell. * Implement and support Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation. * Design Azure networking, virtual machines, databases, storage, security, and disaster recovery solutions. * Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders on solution design, troubleshooting, and implementation.