Introduction Join Avanade's Global Azure Center of Excellence (CoE) as a hands-on Java Application Architect where you will design modern, cloud-native, enterprise-scale applications. You'll help shape architectural strategy, work on complex deliveries, and drive innovation across multi-cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
Come join us As a senior architecture leader within the Applications & Infrastructure SME team of the Azure CoE, you will collaborate with regions, on solutioning and delivery for direct and indirect clients to define software architecture blueprints and implementation roadmaps. You will work across strategic opportunities, guide multi-team delivery, write reference implementations, and help evolve Avanade's Java, DevOps, and cloud-native architecture point of view. This is a unique opportunity to influence global architecture standards across Azure, AWS, and GCP while supporting high-impact client transformations.
What you'll do • Support region presales and account teams to drive differentiated client value and secure strategic wins.
• Lead architecture for complex, cloud-native Java solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Contribute to solutioning of microservices, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures.
• Shape solution vision through multi-workstream planning and architectural design.
• Identify and grow opportunities in strategic accounts aligned with Avanade offerings.
• Build trusted relationships with technical leaders at key clients in collaboration with Avanade region teams.
• Develop multi-cloud reference architectures, accelerators, and reusable implementation assets.
• Act as senior architect/developer during delivery, writing code for complex components and bringing best practices to Avanade region delivery teams.
• Travel occasionally for high-value engagements.
Skills and experiences • 15+ years developing and architecting enterprise applications using Java ecosystems.
• Deep expertise with Spring Boot, Struts, Hibernate, EJB, SOAP/REST, and distributed systems.
• Strong experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, messaging, SOA, and API-first design.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud services.
• Experience with serverless, PaaS, containers, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud deployment patterns.
• Strong DevOps skills including CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins), IaC (Terraform/Bicep/Helm), automation, and observability.
• Experience designing cloud-native solutions including microservices, API gateways, and IAM.
• Understanding data integration, big data, and AI/ML architecture patterns.
• Ability to assess technology fit and ensure consistent architecture across multi-cloud ecosystems.
• Strong consulting background in solution design, delivery leadership, and client engagement.
• Ability to shape PoCs and multi-year transformation programs across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Java, or TOGAF preferred
About you • You bring deep technical expertise across Java, DevOps, and multi-cloud architecture.
• You thrive on solving complex engineering and architectural challenges.
• You communicate clearly and influence technical and business stakeholders.
• You enjoy mentoring engineering teams and elevating architectural excellence.
• You continuously learn new technologies and cloud-native practices.
Enjoy your career • Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years running), with exceptional training (minimum 80 hours annually) and paid certifications. Access global technical communities, a dedicated career advisor, and supportive colleagues who care about your success. Discover more benefits on our website.
A great place to work
• As you bring your skills to Avanade, you'll experience limitless growth, continuous learning, and a deeply inclusive culture. You'll join a global community of experts committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact for clients and society.
More about the ICOE
Avanade Global Integrated Center of Excellence (ICOE) all existing Centers of Excellence to deliver excellence at scale and strengthen client impact. Its first mission focuses on driving client impact by improving win rates through competitive positioning and presales solutioning, supporting major deals, and ensuring a smooth transition from sales to delivery. ICOE experts also help jump-start strategic projects and provide consistent SME-based shared services across regions to elevate delivery quality.
The second mission aims at advancing Avanade's Solution Areas and engineering assets by incubating new capabilities, fostering innovation, and developing high-value assets. The ICOE collaborates closely with Markets, Sales & Client Solutions, and Global Practices to ensure alignment, avoid duplication, and drive maximum ROI through governance and data-driven decision making. It also reinforces Avanade's technical leadership by contributing to thought leadership, leading conferences, and co-innovating with Microsoft and Accenture.
The third mission focuses on supporting practice and people development across Avanade. ICOE practitioners act as multipliers by training others, developing skills needed to maintain leadership in Microsoft technologies, and supporting knowledge-sharing mechanisms globally. They collaborate with Microsoft and Accenture to stay ahead of technology trends and contribute to employee engagement, skill planning, and the growth of technical communities, ensuring strong organizational capability.