Cloud Architect - Manager

At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance. Those in solution architecture at PwC will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements, developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

Skill - Azure Platform Architect

Level – M

Experience: 9+ years

Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with three years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree with eight years of relevant experience; OR 10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture and Delivery

• Architect and design comprehensive cloud solutions leveraging Azure services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Develop reference architectures and best practice approaches to optimize clients’ cloud adoption, application performance, security, and cost models.
• Analyze complex business and technical requirements and translate them into effective designs and implementation plans.
• Oversee the execution of cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
  
  

Innovation and Thought Leadership

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud computing, DevOps, and related fields.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and contribute to the development of reusable and repeatable cloud-based patterns and artifacts.
• Be an active member in the technology community and share your knowledge and expertise.
  
  

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Promote knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization, contributing to the development of best practices and standards.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with clients and team members to align on project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
  
  

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

• Extensive relevant experience working in cloud engineering, solution architecture, or a related capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and driving complex technical projects to successful completion.
• Extensive experience in cloud technologies (especially Azure), project execution, and software development.
• Proven track record in architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions.
• Experience in leading cloud transformation initiatives, focusing on:
• Cloud technology architectures and solutions, including hybrid cloud and deployment options (PaaS, IaaS).
• Change management practices, including organizational models, roles/responsibilities, and technology tooling and automation.
• Application modernization strategies and tooling.
• Supporting the removal of technical debt and legacy applications.
• Working in waterfall, agile, and other methodologies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to engage with executive-level stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business value.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with experience in a consulting environment, including delivering business presentations and authoring technical documentation.
  
  

Technical Experience In Many Of The Following Areas

• Cloud Strategy and Architecture: Deep expertise in Azure cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and security, with the ability to design end-to-end solutions that meet client requirements.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Mastery in using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, and ARM templates for automating infrastructure deployment and management.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Extensive experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred), including designing and implementing containerized solutions at scale.
• DevOps Practices: Strong proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Spinnaker, promoting automation and continuous delivery.
• Database and Data Solutions: Expertise with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and other cloud-based database solutions, including data migration and management strategies.
• Security and Compliance: In-depth knowledge of Azure security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and adherence to compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Proficiency in using monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Scripting and Automation: Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automating cloud operations and processes.
• Networking: Comprehensive understanding of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, VPN gateways, and network security groups.