XChange Software Inc · 1 day ago
Azure Cloud Architect
San Jose, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expXChange Software Inc is seeking a rare blend of deep technical expertise and executive-level communication in a Senior Cloud Architect. The role involves owning the end-to-end technical vision, building production cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS, leading complex migrations, and serving as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership.
ConsultingSoftwareInformation TechnologyInformation Services
Responsibilities
Architect, hands-on build, and operationalize greenfield cloud environments on Azure and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless)
Lead large-scale on-premises to cloud migrations and hybrid/multi-cloud transformations
Design and implement enterprise landing zones, governance, security, networking, and cost-optimization frameworks
Translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for CXOs, and board members
Regularly present architecture roadmaps, migration plans, risk assessments, TCO/ROI analysis, and progress updates to senior leadership and stakeholders
Influence strategic decisions by articulating trade-offs, risks, and long-term implications of cloud and infrastructure choices
Build trust as the go-to technical authority both “in the weeds” with engineers and “in the boardroom” with executives
Mentor engineering teams while maintaining final accountability for solution quality and delivery
Qualification
Required
8+ years in infrastructure engineering with strong on-premises data center roots (VMware, storage arrays, enterprise networking, physical deployments)
Expert-level hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 5 years public cloud)
Proven ability to build production cloud environments from scratch — not just manage inherited ones
Company
XChange Software Inc
If you are an expert in your IT or business domain, consider a fulfilling career at Xchange.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase