Mgr, Tech Architecture

at  Avanade

Come join us
We help our customers with their journey to the cloud by designing and implementing the optimal infrastructure. We give you an exciting opportunity to grow, both personally and professionally together with other talented, passionate, and committed consultants - all in close collaboration with our customers.
Our Nordic Azure Platform Practice which consists of around 40 knowledgeable and highly skilled team members ranging between juniors and seniors. We primarily work with Azure, and we often collaborate with other Practices such as Software Engineering and Analytics that are specialized in different technologies, which opens many learning and development opportunities within other areas of the Microsoft ecosystem. You will be part of a team with high competence where personal development and quality in what we do are key words.
Skills and experiences

To succeed with us, you have a relevant degree and proven experience in designing and architecting applications and solutions on the Microsoft Azure Platform. You have a strong background and technical experience in the Azure environment related to architecting, building, and migrating in the following areas:

• Deep understanding of the latest Azure Infrastructure technologies and emerging trends
• Experience using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure well architected framework and Enterprise-Scale architecture
• Proficient in automation through ARM / BICEP / Terraform
• Proficient working with tools like Azure DevOps & GitHub

• Experience engaging with and advising clients on technical architecture and solutionsLeadership/management skills on leading teams in technical delivery

• You are used to working according to DevOps principles and automation is a matter of course. You have a passion for what you do and a drive to develop yourself as well as your colleagues.
  About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

• You have a passion for what you do and a drive to develop yourself as well as your colleagues
• A good communicator and a team player
• Problem-solver, analytical, agile

What you’ll do
You will deliver technical leadership and architecture on our engagements, provide feedback around the evolution of the solution, shape end-to-end solutions for cloud transformations and partner with the wider business to achieve the desired outcome.
As an Azure Architect at Avanade, you will support in driving client engagements, including but not limited to Azure cloud transformation, application modernization, security & identity assessments and workload migration & optimization. You are expected to possess architect level expertise on Azure Platform and being able to plan and advice customer stakeholders and technical teams on components, services, and dependencies of Azure services.
As a person, you are committed to the cloud. You are a good communicator with a talent for technology and innovation who really wants to make your customers understand and realize the real benefits of the cloud. We see that you have good command of English and are fluent in Finnish.
At Avanade, we take pride in our commitment to cultivating an internal culture that nurtures growth. You will be encouraged to actively contribute to promoting a positive and supportive workplace environment and to mentor your more junior practice peers.
Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally

• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growthEngaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

• Find out more about some of our benefits
  Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade
  A great place to work
  As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise . You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!
  We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.
  Create a future for our people that focuses on
  • Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting
  Inspire greatness in our people by
  • Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress
  Accelerate the impact of our people by
  • Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as on

• You have a passion for what you do and a drive to develop yourself as well as your colleagues
• A good communicator and a team player
• Problem-solver, analytical, agil