Job Overview
Location
USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
DevOps
Date Posted
February 27, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • Join Rackspace Technology Global, Inc. as a Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure, a pivotal role where you will be instrumental in shaping and executing our clients' cloud transformation journeys. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your deep expertise in Azure services to design, build, and deploy cutting-edge cloud solutions that drive business value and innovation.
- • As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will be at the forefront of client engagements, leading comprehensive application migration assessments. This involves meticulously evaluating existing application architectures, understanding dependencies, and identifying the most effective strategies for migrating them to the Azure cloud. Your assessments will form the bedrock of successful cloud adoption, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum benefit for our clients.
- • You will conduct thorough cloud readiness evaluations, providing clients with a clear understanding of their current infrastructure's preparedness for cloud migration. This includes assessing technical capabilities, operational processes, and organizational readiness, culminating in actionable recommendations and roadmaps for a smooth transition to Azure.
- • A core responsibility will be the delivery of high-quality, robust, and scalable architectural designs tailored to meet specific client requirements. You will translate complex business needs into well-defined technical blueprints, ensuring that solutions are optimized for performance, cost-efficiency, security, and reliability within the Azure ecosystem.
- • Your expertise in Azure will be paramount. You will be expected to possess a deep understanding of a wide array of Azure services, including compute, storage, databases, networking, and management tools. This knowledge will enable you to architect solutions that fully leverage the power and flexibility of the Azure platform.
- • Networking is a critical component of your architectural designs. You will be responsible for designing secure, high-performance, and resilient network architectures within Azure, encompassing virtual networks, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, load balancing, and traffic management.
- • Security and Identity and Access Management (IAM) are non-negotiable aspects of cloud architecture. You will design and implement robust security controls and IAM strategies to protect client data and resources in the cloud, adhering to best practices and compliance requirements.
- • You will play a key role in architecting solutions that utilize Kubernetes (AKS) and containerization technologies. This includes designing container orchestration strategies, managing container lifecycles, and ensuring efficient deployment and scaling of containerized applications on Azure.
- • Your responsibilities will extend to designing solutions leveraging Azure App Service for modern application hosting, ensuring scalability, availability, and ease of management for web applications and APIs.
- • You will champion and integrate DevOps practices throughout the solution lifecycle. This involves designing CI/CD pipelines, implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, and leveraging tools like GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, thereby accelerating delivery and improving operational efficiency.
- • This role demands strong analytical abilities to dissect complex technical challenges and formulate effective solutions. You will need to critically evaluate different approaches and make informed decisions based on technical merit and business objectives.
- • Proactive communication is essential. You will be expected to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients, project managers, and engineering teams.
- • Outstanding soft skills are crucial for success. You will engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, build strong relationships, influence decision-making, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.
- • You will contribute to the continuous improvement of Rackspace's cloud architecture methodologies and best practices, sharing your knowledge and insights with the wider team.
- • This role offers the flexibility of working remotely within the United States, with options for hybrid work if located near a Rackspace office, providing a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work convenience.
🎯 Requirements
- • Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, with a strong specialization in Microsoft Azure.
- • Deep expertise in Azure services, including but not limited to compute, storage, databases, networking, security, IAM, Azure App Service, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- • Strong understanding of networking concepts, including virtual networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, load balancing, and DNS within the Azure context.
- • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes/AKS).
- • Proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation, with hands-on experience using tools like GitHub Actions.
- • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and diverse client projects.
- • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and hybrid schedules where applicable.
- • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities to enhance your cloud expertise.
- • Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and client success.
Skills & Technologies
Azure
Kubernetes
GitHub
Senior
Remote
About Rackspace Technology Global, Inc.
Rackspace Technology Global, Inc. is a multinational cloud computing and managed services provider headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1998, the company delivers public and private cloud architecture, security, data, and application services across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms to enterprises worldwide. Its offerings include 24x7x365 Fanatical Experience support, professional services, and ongoing optimization to help organizations modernize infrastructure, migrate workloads, and manage multicloud environments with governance and cost control.
