What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect position at Franklin Fitch?
Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Hybrid in Midtown Manhattan, NYC
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure
- Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives (on-premises to Azure)
- Build and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud environments
- Monitor, optimize, and control cloud costs
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams
Required Skills & Experience:
- AZ-900 Certification
- Strong hands-on experience with core Azure services (Virtual Machines, AKS, Storage, Azure AD, Networking, SQL, App Services, etc.)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform preferred)
- Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Nice to Have:
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid environments (AWS / GCP)
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, etc.)
Salary : $168,000 - $187,000