Job description
Atmosera empowers businesses to redefine what’s possible with modern technology and human expertise. Our exceptional experience across Applications, Data & AI, DevOps, Security, and the Microsoft Azure platform enables organizations to accelerate innovation, enhance security, and optimize operational agility. As a Microsoft Partner with nine specializations, GitHub AI Partner of the Year, a member of the GitHub Advisory Board, and a member of the prestigious Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), Atmosera expertly delivers cutting-edge, integrated solutions that deliver business value.
We are seeking an experienced Principal / Architectural Consultant to join our team, specializing in designing and delivering enterprise solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and client-facing responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with proven experience architecting, engineering, and delivering modern cloud solutions. You will guide development teams, lead architecture and design sessions, and serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, helping them modernize applications, adopt cloud-native technologies, and implement DevOps best practices.
Description
- Key Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture & Design
- Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions on Microsoft Azure across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
- Define cloud-native architectures, including microservices, serverless, event-driven, and container-based designs.
- Design end-to-end solutions integrating applications, APIs, data platforms, and identity & access controls.
Technical Leadership
- Provide hands-on leadership to development teams, offering guidance on engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and test automation efforts.
- Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives and technical spikes to validate new approaches and technologies.
Client Engagement
- Act as a senior technical advisor in client meetings, workshops, and architecture reviews.
- Translate complex technical topics into clear, business-relevant language for stakeholders.
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to the success of consulting engagements.
DevOps & Automation
- Architect CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
- Champion infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates.
- Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and compliance into delivery pipelines.
Emerging Technologies
- Stay up to date with Azure’s latest releases, AI/ML services, Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI, container services (AKS), and cloud-native patterns.
- Provide guidance on when and how to adopt emerging technologies to drive client innovation.
Internal Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor and upskill junior architects, developers, and consultants.
- Collaborate with sales and delivery teams on proposals, estimates, and project planning.
- Contribute to internal accelerators, templates, and frameworks to enhance delivery capabilities.
Required Skills / Experience
- 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and delivery.
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Deep knowledge of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Web APIs, and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Blazor, or similar).
- Strong experience with Azure services: App Services, Functions, AKS, Event Grid, Service Bus, Azure Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Entra ID.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.
- Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API management.
- Experience with AI/ML integration using Azure Cognitive Services or Azure OpenAI is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong client-facing consulting experience.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional and distributed teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Continuous learner with a passion for emerging technologies.
$185,000 - $210,000 a year
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Financial Security & Growth:
Competitive Salary: We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and skills.
Generous 401(k) Plan: Secure your financial future with our generous 401(k) plan, featuring a 100% company match on your contributions up to 4% of your salary! This is a fantastic opportunity to build your retirement savings with our support.
Performance-Based Compensation: Your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded through our performance-based compensation program, which includes bonus potential in addition to your base salary.
Health & Well-being:
100% Employer-Paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for employees: Say goodbye to expensive premiums! We cover 100% of the cost of your health, vision, and dental insurance premiums, saving you potentially thousands of dollars each year. Focus on your health, not your healthcare costs.
Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance: We provide company-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability insurance to protect you and your family.
Time Off & Work-Life Balance:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with three weeks of paid time off, allowing you to relax, recharge, and pursue your personal interests. This flexible PTO can be used for vacation, personal time, or sick leave.
11 Paid Holidays: We observe 11 paid holidays throughout the year, giving you additional time to spend with family and friends.
Community Service Leave: We believe in giving back to the community and offer paid time off for you to volunteer with organizations that are meaningful to you.
Additional Perks & Recognition:
Employee Recognition and Reward Program: We celebrate and reward outstanding performance and contributions through our employee recognition program. We value your dedication and are committed to showing our appreciation.
This is a full-time position in the United States with the ability to work from home, or from one of our many US offices if local.
Atmosera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
