Azure Solutions Architect

Summary

Join ProArch as an Azure Solutions Architect and design, implement, and optimize robust cloud solutions on Azure. You will assess client needs, collaborate with development teams, lead application migrations, and establish Azure governance. Responsibilities include conducting client training, staying updated on Azure trends, and building proof-of-concept solutions. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven experience architecting complex Azure solutions. Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure components and excellent communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience architecting complex, scalable, and high-performing Azure solutions
• Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure components, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Security Services
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Broad understanding of Azure, particularly PaaS
• Working experience with Azure cloud PaaS data services (e.g. Data Lakes, SQL, SQL Data Warehouse, Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, PowerBI, Logic Apps)
• Ability to architect across the four V’s of data (Volume, Variety, Velocity and Veracity)
• Programming experience in a modern language, preferably C# and/or Python
• Knowledge of web and app development
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Pipelines, Repos, Boards, CI/CD, ARM Templates, Azure CLI

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robust cloud solutions that meet business requirements while ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
• Assessing and understanding client requirements to provide architectural solutions on Azure that align with their business objectives
• Designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud architecture following best practices of Azure services
• Collaborating with development teams to create cloud-native applications and integrating existing applications with Azure services
• Leading the migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to Azure cloud
• Establishing and maintaining governance for Azure environments, addressing compliance and security needs
• Conducting training and workshops for our clients on Azure technologies and best practices
• Staying updated on Azure services, solutions, and trends to continuously improve capabilities
• Building proof of concept for proposed solutions to validate architecture decisions effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable

Benefits

• Contract
• Remote