Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure Architect

Location: [Rolling Meadows, IL ]

Job Type: (Full-Time)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop architectural strategies for building cloud-native applications, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Work closely with stakeholders (product managers, developers, IT operations) to define cloud solution requirements and ensure the correct Azure services are chosen.
• Lead the migration of on-premises applications to Azure, and design hybrid cloud architectures where applicable.
• Design and implement disaster recovery, high availability, and backup strategies using Azure services.
• Optimize the performance and cost of Azure workloads through resource management, cost analysis, and continuous optimization.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance best practices on Azure, ensuring data protection and regulatory adherence.
• Provide expertise and guidance on DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure continuous improvement and effective implementation of Azure-based solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services and trends and incorporate them into existing solutions when appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong experience in designing and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Active Directory, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking.
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and hybrid cloud solutions using Azure Stack, VPN, or ExpressRoute.
• Expertise in cloud security, identity management, and compliance in an Azure environment.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Terraform, or Bicep.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of automation tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Ansible.
• Familiarity with other cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Experience with data services like Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Strong experience in implementing cloud-based CI/CD pipelines.

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