Azure Solutions Architect

About NCR Atleos NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize self-service availability for financial institutions and retailers across the globe. Responsibilities Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on Microsoft Azure, using AI‑assisted reasoning and tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to explore options, validate patterns, and simplify complexity. Apply an AI‑first mindset to architecture design, problem analysis, documentation, and decision-making using AI to accelerate productivity while maintaining engineering rigor. Collaborate with development, operations, security, and product teams to translate business goals into clear, optimized cloud architectures, leveraging AI to rapidly iterate and converge on solutions. Perform capacity planning and platform performance optimization for Azure environments, using data‑driven and AI‑assisted analysis. Support multiple architectures and applications concurrently, maintaining consistency, quality, and clarity across teams. Guide teams in DevSecOps and AppSecOps, including the use of AI to improve pipeline quality, security posture, and developer feedback loops. Troubleshoot Azure platform issues (AKS, networking, identity, governance), efficiently using AI‑assisted diagnostics and pattern recognition. Design highly available and resilient architectures with strong disaster recovery and fault‑tolerance characteristics. Create clear, simplified architecture diagrams and narratives, using tools such as Visio, Draw.io, and AI‑assisted documentation tooling. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM, improving consistency, reusability, and velocity through AI‑assisted development. Ensure solutions meet SOC audit requirements and ITSM compliance, using AI to help analyze controls, evidence, and risk gaps. Train and coach developers on Azure services, cloud‑native design, secure coding, and effective use of Copilot and AI tools. Maintain clear separation of build, deployment, and release processes while optimizing them with automation and AI insights. Drive innovation and continuous improvement by embedding AI‑driven thinking into platform engineering and architectural practices. Required Skills and Qualifications 12+ years of experience in software development and cloud architecture. Mandatory: Azure Solutions Architect certification. Proven hands‑on experience with Azure services, cloud‑native architectures, and AKS. Demonstrated ability to use AI (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) as part of everyday engineering and architectural work not as an experiment, but as a productivity multiplier. Strong ability to simplify complex technical problems into clear, consumable solutions using AI‑assisted analysis and reasoning. Deep, practical experience in DevSecOps and AppSecOps (beyond theoretical knowledge). Hands‑on expertise with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates, including AI‑assisted authoring and review. Strong background in application development or architecture with a systems‑thinking mindset. Proven experience with capacity planning, performance tuning, and reliability engineering. Experience creating architecture diagrams and documentation that are clear, concise, and decision‑oriented. Knowledge of 12‑factor application design and modern cloud‑native principles. Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting cross‑functional teams at scale. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas simply—to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Familiarity with ITSM processes and SOC audit compliance. A strong bias toward automation, continuous learning, and AI‑augmented productivity. Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platforms #LI-NA1 Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job. EEO Statement NCR Atleos is an equal-opportunity employer. It is NCR Atleos policy to hire, train, promote, and pay associates based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Atleos only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Atleos preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Atleos employees, or any NCR Atleos facility. NCR Atleos is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Help us bring innovation to financial institutions across the globe. At NCR Atleos, you'll have meaningful and relevant work experiences, with opportunities to learn and make a real contribution. We are dedicated to solving the challenges our customers face through continuous innovation and a commitment to setting the highest standard in self-service banking. A career at NCR Atleos means embracing our innovative culture and values, seeking new adventures and carving your own path.