Principal Consultant - Solution Architecture (Remote)

The Principal Consultant will architect scalable, secure solutions on Microsoft Azure, defining cloud-native architectures and integrating applications, APIs, data platforms, and identity controls. They will provide hands-on leadership to development teams, guiding engineering best practices, participating in code reviews, and leading proof-of-concept initiatives. This consultant acts as a senior technical advisor during client meetings, translating complex topics into business language, and building client relationships. They will also architect CI/CD pipelines, champion infrastructure-as-code, and integrate automated testing and security scanning. The Principal Consultant stays updated with Azure’s latest releases, providing guidance on adopting emerging technologies and mentoring junior team members. They collaborate with sales and delivery teams on proposals and contribute to internal frameworks.