Principal Cloud Solutions Architect – Azure Cloud

Job Title: Principal Cloud Solutions Architect – Azure Cloud

Location:  US, Canada (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time

About Altera

Altera, a member of the N.

Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world.

These include the Sunrise™, Paragon Daneli, TouchWorks EHR, Altera Opal, Ventus, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions.

At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe.

A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Cloud Solutions Architect to join our Cloud Solutions Architecture team and drive the design of comprehensive, enterprise-grade solutions in Microsoft Azure.

This role is highly client-facing and requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business needs with technical execution while partnering closely with development teams.

The ideal candidate is an expert in Azure architecture with deep experience across data platforms (including Databricks), cloud networking, identity and access management, and operational excellence.

They will play a critical role in shaping solution strategy, guiding implementation, and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities



* Partner with business stakeholders, clients, and engineering teams to define and architect end-to-end cloud solutions aligned with strategic objectives


* Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure architectures across multiple domains


* Lead architecture for data and analytics platforms, including Azure Databricks and modern lakehouse patterns


* Develop and enforce cloud networking strategies, including VNet design, hybrid connectivity, private endpoints, and secure access patterns


* Define and implement Identity & Access Management (IAM) frameworks using Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles


* Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural alignment, best practices, and successful solution delivery


* Drive operational excellence, including monitoring, logging, observability, resiliency, and disaster recovery strategies


* Establish and promote architecture standards, governance frameworks, and design patterns across the organization


* Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance on technical decision-making and trade-offs


* Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for clients and executive stakeholders


* Mentor and guide engineers and junior architects to elevate overall cloud architecture maturity


* Evaluate emerging technologies and continuously improve the organization’s cloud capabilities and innovation roadmap

Required Qualifications



* 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 10 year...