Microsoft Azure Enterprise Solution Architect
About the role:
Accenture are looking for an experienced Microsoft Azure Enterprise Solution Architect who will develop professional services, managed services, and outsourcing solutions for our customers on the Microsoft Cloud Platform.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership
Define end-to-end solution architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure services
Lead cloud strategy, roadmap definition, and reference architecture design for enterprise clients
Drive adoption of Azure Landing Zones and Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework best practices
Architect cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions that align to client business outcomes
Delivery & Governance
Provide technical governance across the project lifecycle from design to delivery
Lead architecture reviews, assurance, and design decision forums
Collaborate with Microsoft and ecosystem partners to shape solution offerings
Guide DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure as code implementations
Client Advisory & Engagement
Engage C-level and senior business stakeholders to translate requirements into solution designs
Lead design workshops, technical deep-dives, and pre-sales solutioning
Contribute to client proposals, RFP responses, and technical content
Required Skills & Experience
Core Technical Expertise
Enterprise-scale Azure solution design across IaaS, PaaS, Data & AI
Azure Networking, Security, Compute, Storage, Identity (Azure AD)
Cloud-native Architecture (Microservices, AKS, Serverless, API Management)
Azure Data Platform (Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks) — advantageous
DevOps & Infrastructure as Code (Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep)
Integration Patterns & API Management
Security & Compliance Architecture (Zero Trust, RBAC, Policy)
Consulting Skills
Strong client-facing consulting experience within complex enterprise environments
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation skills
Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams, delivery squads, and partners
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NZ Working Rights
Preference will go to candidates based in New Zealand with current Working Rights.
We will also consider Australian based candidates with current working rights looking to relocate to New Zealand.
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Auckland
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