Azure Technical Architect

Azure Technical Architect

Salary: $97,500-$130,000

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k)/profit sharing

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture Design:

• Design end-to-end architecture for cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud, and migration strategies using Microsoft Azure.
• Develop high-level and low-level design documents, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

Solution Development:

• Build scalable and resilient architectures leveraging Azure services like Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Storage, and others.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security for cloud solutions.

Cloud Strategy & Planning:

• Define cloud adoption frameworks, migration roadmaps, and cost optimization strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure tools and technologies to meet organizational requirements.

Implementation & Delivery:

• Lead implementation teams, providing technical guidance and resolving architectural challenges.
• Ensure smooth deployment, integration, and configuration of Azure environments.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement Azure security features such as Azure Security Center, Azure Defender, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and organizational policies.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and IT administrators to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and technical teams on Azure best practices.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with emerging Azure technologies and integrate innovative solutions.
• Monitor and optimize existing Azure solutions for cost-efficiency and performance.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure or software development.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as an Azure Architect or similar role.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and analytics.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
• Strong understanding of microservices, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or ARM/Bicep templates.

Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (required).
• Other relevant certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Project management experience, with the ability to lead and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and management tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Understanding of databases and data solutions, such as Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

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