Senior Azure Cloud Architect (Hybrid)
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Salary$220k – $230k
LocationDetroit, Michigan, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentStaffing
Company size1+ people
PostedAug 20, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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10+ Years experience architecting, designing, and implementing enterprise cloud solutions
5+ years experience working with enterprise cloud solutions in Azure
Experience leading or contributing to production-scale application migrations to the cloud
Experience designing high-availability, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery architectures
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Understanding of cloud networking, security, identity, and access management
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, performance testing, and observability tooling
Experience designing systems that support operationally critical or high-resiliency environments
Ability to independently solve complex technical problems without heavy oversight
Comfortable working in a small, senior-level team focused on delivery and ownership
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams
Project experience and knowledge around infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position
Skills
Azure
Terraform
ARM
Bicep
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
Jenkins
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
**This role is based in Detroit, Michigan, and follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence three days per week.
Legal
Additionally, Due to the requirements for this role, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.**
About Detroit Labs
Detroit Labs was founded in 2011 with a vision for building digital products, services, and the teams that power them. We create digital solutions that transform the way our clients do business. We build genuine relationships based on respect, trust, and results. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values people - providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive professionally, exceed client expectations, and be themselves at work. We have a variety of client teams we work with ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies so there are always new and exciting projects going on.
About the Senior Cloud Architect
As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will work embedded on one of our client teams in the energy space. You will play a critical role in leading a next-generation cloud modernization initiative using the Azure platform supporting mission-critical internal applications. These systems are essential to operational resiliency, including applications used for grid management and storm response.
In this role you will design and implement resilient cloud architectures using Azure, lead complex application migrations, and help transition and streamline large internal applications to Azure cloud services.
Our Application
At Detroit Labs, a member of our team will read over every application (including yours), and will review your resume in addition to your responses to the application questions.
To help us get to know you better, we encourage you to answer these questions genuinely and honestly. We value each applicant and want to learn about the real you. Be yourself in your responses, and our team will look forward to understanding what you can bring to this role!
Requirements
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10+ Years experience architecting, designing, and implementing enterprise cloud solutions
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5+ years experience working with enterprise cloud solutions in Azure (required)
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Project experience and knowledge around infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred)
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Experience leading or contributing to production-scale application migrations to the cloud
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Experience designing high-availability, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery architectures
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Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
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Understanding of cloud networking, security, identity, and access management
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Familiarity with monitoring, logging, performance testing, and observability tooling
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Experience designing systems that support operationally critical or high-resiliency environments
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Ability to independently solve complex technical problems without heavy oversight
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Comfortable working in a small, senior-level team focused on delivery and ownership
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Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams
Responsibilities
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Design and implement resilient cloud architectures for existing enterprise applications, with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency
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Architect solutions capable of handling high-traffic and failure scenarios, particularly for operationally critical systems
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Improve availability, disaster recovery, and overall system resiliency across migrated applications
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Build and maintain infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
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Ensure applications are fully automated and not dependent on manual console-based operations
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Collaborate closely with developers, Cloud engineers SREs, DevOps engineers, QA, and stakeholders to align architecture with business and operational needs
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud platform challenges, including deep technical issues that may require vendor collaboration
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Create and contribute to architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical standards
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Help build internal cloud capability through knowledge transfer and strong engineering leadership
Benefits
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The salary range for this role is from $220,000 - $230,000 commensurate with experience.
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Full medical, dental, vision benefits
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401K contribution options
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Quarterly outings and events
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Paid holidays and vacation time
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Parental leave program
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Monthly budgets for “team fun” bonding events
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Free lunch for various company meetings and Lunch & Learns
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Access to our mentorship program and employee resource groups (ERGs)
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Volunteer opportunities
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All-company remote-friendly activities