[Hiring] Azure Senior Solutions Architect @Perficient

Role Description

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Complete and competitive benefits.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous work/life opportunities.
• Outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays.
• Eligibility for rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities.