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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Azure Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote in US to join our team in Chicago, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design, architecture, and migration of enterprise solutions to Microsoft Azure. This role will be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Azure cloud services, cloud migration strategies, infrastructure-as-code, and modern application architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Azure cloud solutions, including cloud transformation and migration initiatives.
- Design and deliver secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements.
- Create, review, and maintain architecture artifacts, solution designs, technical documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to cloud architecture best practices and industry standards.
- Evaluate solution alternatives and present recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including Director-level leadership and above, clearly outlining benefits, risks, and trade-offs.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to define cloud strategies, solution architectures, and deployment approaches.
- Lead on-premises to Azure migration efforts, including application modernization and cloud adoption initiatives.
- Mentor and guide team members, conduct design reviews, and ensure the quality and completeness of technical deliverables.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions while partnering closely with Program and Project Managers.
- Support governance, security, compliance, and operational excellence initiatives within Azure environments.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years experience designing and architecting enterprise solutions using Microsoft Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Hands-on experience implementing modern cloud architectures with a focus on scalability, flexibility, maintainability, and extensibility.
- Must have experience migrating on-premises applications and workloads to Azure Cloud.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation technologies, including one or more of:
- ARM Templates
- Azure Blueprints
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Experience designing and implementing Azure compute services such as:
- Azure App Services
- Azure Functions
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- API Apps
- Web Apps
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, security, monitoring, and governance principles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with Azure analytics and data services, including two or more of the following:
- Azure Data Lake
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Power BI
- Hands-on experience with multiple Azure compute technologies, including:
- Azure Functions
- API Apps
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure App Services
- Experience with Azure database technologies such as:
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure Database for MySQL
- Azure API for FHIR
- Experience designing and developing cloud-native applications utilizing:
- Azure Blob Storage
- Azure Table Storage
- Azure SQL
- Azure Cosmos DB
- RESTful APIs and data access technologies (Core SQL, Azure Table API, Gremlin API)
- Azure certifications such as:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Experience working in Agile and DevOps delivery environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $122,600 - $227,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered is temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Cloud Solutions Architect
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM labor certification locks in the minimum requirements of the sponsored role. Make sure your degree field and job title history match the position description before your employer files, because discrepancies during I-140 adjudication are difficult to correct retroactively.
Target employers with cloud-specific PERM filings
Search DOL PERM disclosure data for job titles like 'Cloud Solutions Architect' or 'Cloud Infrastructure Architect' to identify employers who have successfully certified these roles before. Repeat filers understand the process and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-cycle.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate by job title and visa type to surface Cloud Solutions Architect positions where employers are actively sponsoring EB-2 or EB-3 petitions. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from cold-pitching employers who have never navigated PERM for technical architecture roles.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location throughout the PERM process. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for Cloud Solutions Architects to confirm the offered salary meets the Level II or Level III wage before you sign anything.
Factor EB-2 NIW eligibility into your job search strategy
If you have an advanced degree and your cloud architecture work serves a U.S. national interest, such as critical infrastructure or federal cloud modernization, a National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition without employer PERM sponsorship. USCIS evaluates both the merit and national importance of your specific contributions.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation window
Employers must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including job postings and internal notices, within a specific window before filing PERM. Understand that this process typically spans several months, so negotiate your start date and any H-1B visa cap-gap or OPT extension timelines with that calendar in mind.
Green Card Cloud Solutions Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Solutions Architect role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Cloud Solutions Architect positions typically qualify for both. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when you pursue a National Interest Waiver based on the strategic value of your work. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree with at least two years of experience. Your employer's job description and the DOL prevailing wage determination will determine which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a lottery-based annual cap and a six-year maximum duration without extensions. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, with no lottery and no expiration once approved. The PERM process takes longer to complete, often 18 to 36 months from labor certification to I-485 approval, but it results in lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Cloud Solutions Architect roles?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing mandatory recruitment steps to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. For technical architecture positions, the job requirements must be standard for the industry, meaning the employer cannot inflate credentials specifically to favor your profile. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS to establish your immigration priority date.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for Cloud Solutions Architects?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Solutions Architect roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. You can also review DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have certified similar job titles in recent years. Focusing on employers with established sponsorship pipelines significantly reduces the risk of a process that stalls after you've already accepted an offer.
Can I switch employers during the PERM or I-140 process?
Changing employers early in the PERM stage generally requires restarting the process entirely, since labor certification is employer-specific. Once your I-140 petition has been approved for more than 180 days and your I-485 is pending, the AC21 portability rule allows you to change to a same or similar occupational role without losing your priority date. For Cloud Solutions Architects, a move to a comparable architecture or cloud infrastructure role at a new employer typically qualifies under AC21.