Enterprise Azure Architect

Staffworxs LLC

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Analysis, Best Practices, Biology, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Communications Architecture, Consulting, Consumer Branding, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, GitHub, Healthcare, Hybrid Cloud, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Microservices, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Windows Azure, Migration Strategy, Network Monitoring, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proposal Development, Solution Sales, TIBCO Product family, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
13 days ago
At Staffworxs, we don't just connect talent we power transformation. Headquartered in Frisco, TX, with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the world's top Client brands, who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If you're ready to make an impact, you're in the right place.

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Enterprise Azure Architect
Location: Chicago, IL - On-Site
Duration: 12+ Months


JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a highly experienced Enterprise Azure Architect to lead large-scale enterprise integration and cloud modernization initiatives for a strategic client engagement in the Life Sciences domain. The architect will play a critical role in driving Azure Integration Services transformation programs, engaging with client leadership, defining enterprise architecture strategy, and guiding delivery teams through migration and modernization initiatives.
This is a client-facing onsite role requiring strong executive communication, enterprise architecture expertise, and hands-on experience in Azure Integration Services and large-scale cloud transformation programs.
The role is part of a strategic enterprise transformation initiative involving Azure Integration Services modernization for a large-scale client program. The architect will be instrumental in building client confidence, shaping architecture direction, and enabling future multi-year delivery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise architecture discussions with client leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Define and drive Azure Integration Services modernization and migration strategy.
  • Architect scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade integration solutions using Microsoft Azure.
  • Design migration approaches from legacy integration platforms (e.g., TIBCO) to Azure Integration Services.
  • Lead technical workshops, discovery sessions, architecture assessments, and solution planning activities.
  • Define enterprise integration patterns, governance models, security standards, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, security, and business teams across global locations.
  • Support proposal development, estimation, roadmap planning, and pre-sales discussions.
  • Guide implementation teams on architecture, scalability, resiliency, monitoring, and operational excellence.
  • Drive accelerator adoption, reusable frameworks, and modernization best practices.
  • Provide strategic recommendations for cloud adoption, integration modernization, and platform optimization.
  • Participate in executive reviews and represent the organization in client steering discussions.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 15+ years of overall IT experience with 7+ years in Enterprise Azure Architecture.
  • Strong experience in Azure Integration Services:
    • Azure API Management (APIM)
    • Logic Apps
    • Azure Functions
    • Service Bus
    • Event Grid/Event Hub
    • Azure Data Factory
    • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise cloud modernization and integration transformation programs.
  • Experience in TIBCO to Azure migration programs is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise integration architecture and hybrid cloud patterns.
  • Experience with CI/CD implementation using GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
  • Expertise in cloud security, identity management, networking, monitoring, and governance.
  • Strong understanding of containerization and microservices architecture.
  • Experience working with executive stakeholders and leading architecture governance discussions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Life Sciences or Healthcare clients.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred).
  • Experience working with global delivery teams and onsite-offshore engagement models.
  • Exposure to pre-sales, solutioning, and strategic consulting engagements.
Location & Engagement
  • Onsite role (US-based & travel to client location in Chicago)
  • Expected to support discovery, architecture planning, workshops, and strategic client discussions

Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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