What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Architect (Azure Cloud & Microsoft Power Platform) position at Paradigm Information Services, Inc.?
This is a remote position.
Paradigm is searching for a Solutions Architect to support our client, a leader in the consumer electronics industry. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team architecting, designing, and building digital cloud-based custom solutions, leveraging Azure Cloud and Microsoft Power Platform to improve business processes and support digital transformation.
Type: Contract-to-hire
Location: Lisle, IL | Remote
Benefits: 1099 candidates preferred
As a Solutions Architect you will:
• Design and implement scalable, secure Azure cloud solutions using services like Azure SQL, Logic Apps, Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Blob Storage. Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance.
• Architect cloud-native applications using Azure PaaS services (App Services, Functions, AKS) and implement APIs for system integrations.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep. Implement CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, and automate tasks using PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Build custom business applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. Develop intelligent solutions using AI Builder and Azure services.
• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security best practices and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.), utilizing services like Azure Entra ID for identity management.
• Continuously monitor application performance, scalability, and cost using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Work with global teams to align architecture with business goals and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and flowcharts.
• Train and mentor junior developers on cloud development best practices.
Requirements
Our skills and experience wish list includes:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field/ Master’s degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in cloud architecture and application development using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services, including Azure SQL, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Blob Storage, Data Lake, Databricks, and App Services.
• 5 years of professional software development experience with C#, JavaScript, and SQL, focusing on frontend, backend, and database development.
• Proven experience implementing APIs for integration between cloud-native and legacy systems.
• Experience in automation with tools such as PowerShell or Azure CLI, and using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
• Experience with building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Azure Entra ID for identity and access management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), cloud security best practices, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, SSIS, SAP HANA, and ETL processes for data modeling, data cleaning, and pre-processing.
• Proficiency in writing DAX and M language queries for Power BI.
• Advanced knowledge of security protocols and identity management using Azure Entra ID.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior developers.
Benefits
Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market.
Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Salary : $63 - $82
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