Azure Cloud Solutions Architect in Melbourne

At Orion180, we don’t just stand out for what we do - we shine because of how we do it. By integrating cutting‑edge proprietary technology, innovative solutions, and compassion for serving our customers, we are redefining the insurance experience. Our vision is to be the global premier provider of insurance solutions. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional insurance experience through innovative technology, unparalleled customer service, and a comprehensive suite of products. Orion180 is proud to call two vibrant cities home. Our headquarters on Florida’s stunning Space Coast in Melbourne offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable housing, excellent transportation, and close proximity to major cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Our Dallas, Texas location places us in a dynamic center of culture, business, and entertainment, keeping us deeply connected to innovation and growth. About the Role Are you a visionary with a passion for designing scalable, secure, and high‑performance cloud solutions? Do you thrive on solving complex business challenges with cutting‑edge technology? If so, we’re looking for a Lead Solutions Architect to drive our cloud strategy and architecture forward As a key technical leader, you’ll design and implement enterprise cloud solutions, optimize cloud infrastructure, and ensure seamless integration across our platforms. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to architect solutions that are innovative, cost‑effective, and future‑proof. What You’ll Do Architect Scalable Azure Solutions: Design, implement, and maintain highly available, resilient, and scalable architectures within Microsoft Azure to meet evolving business needs. Drive Azure Strategy & Governance: Establish and enforce Azure best practices, policies, and governance frameworks to enhance operational efficiency, security, and compliance across the organization. Lead Azure Deployments & Migrations: Oversee complex migrations to Azure and optimize deployments within the platform, ensuring seamless transitions and integrations. Champion Azure Security & Compliance: Deploy robust Azure security measures, maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, and safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure from emerging threats. Innovate with Azure Automation & DevOps: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure ARM or Terraform, design CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, and develop Azure‑solutions to increase agility, accelerate delivery, and improve reliability. Foster Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with business leaders, developers, and operations teams to align Azure solutions with strategic objectives, facilitating workshops and driving innovation initiatives. Optimize Azure Performance & Cost: Monitor, assess, and refine Azure environments to improve performance, ensure reliability, and achieve cost efficiency while maximizing ROI. What You’ll Bring Experience: 10+ years in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud solutions. Proven background working with proprietary software platforms , preferably within the insurance and/or financial services industries . Industry Expertise: Hands‑on experience delivering technology solutions that align with the unique needs and regulatory requirements of insurance or finance operations. Microservices: Strong track record in designing, implementing, and managing microservices architectures to enable scalability, flexibility, and maintainability of enterprise systems. Methodologies: Proficiency in SDLC methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Development Skills: Strong background in .NET custom development using C#, along with expertise in web application scripting (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Ajax, XML, and jQuery). DevOps Knowledge: Experience with CI/CD, release management, and automation using tools like Azure DevOps. Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with Node.js, PowerShell for Azure, Azure ARM, or Terraform, and experience with Vue.js or React.js, Docker, and Kubernetes. Data Solutions: Knowledge of Power BI, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Data Factories. What’s In It For You Dynamic Environment : Thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and results‑driven office where your contributions make a real impact. Career Growth : Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a supportive company culture. While performing general duties for this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking, listening, and reading, being able to lift light objects (