What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR Technical Architect (Azure Cloud Architect) position at StoneGate-Technologies LLC?
Title: SR Technical Architect (Azure Cloud Architect)
Location: Princeton, NJ
Work mode: Hybrid
About the Role
We re looking for an Azure Cloud Architect who thrives on design and collaboration. This role is less about day-to-day administration and more about shaping the blueprint of our cloud landscape. You ll be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and resilient solutions in Microsoft Azure, creating high-quality documentation, and partnering closely with our DevSecOps team to ensure seamless delivery and governance.
What You ll Do
Lead the design of cloud architectures across Azure s core services, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and compliance
Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, actionable cloud designs
Develop and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, standards, and technical documentation that guide engineers and stakeholders.
Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers
Provide architectural oversight on cloud deployments, ensuring designs are implemented correctly and consistently.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams, advocating for cloud best practices and cost optimization strategies
What We re Looking For (Must have)
Deep expertise across Microsoft Azure core services: networking, compute, storage, identity, databases, monitoring, and security
Strong background with Azure application services: Logic Apps, Function Apps, and App Services, with an ability to integrate them into broader solution designs
Solid understanding of cloud governance frameworks (e.g., policies, RBAC, cost controls)
Experience with multi-region designs, disaster recovery patterns, and hybrid connectivity
Excellent written communication skills; able to produce diagrams, decision trees, and design docs that teams can rely on
A mindset oriented towards collaboration, mentorship, and cross-functional influence
Nice to Have
Familiarity with regulated industry frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.)
Prior work as part of an engineering team
Exposure to advanced serverless and integration patterns, such as Durable Functions, Event Grid, or Service Bus