Azure Architect
Role Summary
As an Azure Architect, you will spearhead transformative initiatives within the Information Technology industry. Your role will involve leading complex projects that drive innovation and enhance our engineering capabilities. You will be responsible for shaping the future of our cloud architecture and establishing technical standards that will provide a competitive advantage. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.
Principal Responsibilities
Designs, builds, and manages secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
They translate business requirements into technical blueprints, adhering to the Azure Well-Architected Framework, while overseeing cloud migration, infrastructure, and governance.
Creates technical designs for Azure infrastructure, networking, security, and identity.
Oversees the deployment of Azure resources, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC
Innovation & Technical Leadership
Architect systems that can handle massive scale while meeting stringent uptime requirements of 99.99%.
Establish robust engineering practices focusing on reliability, security, performance, and observability to maintain high standards.
Lead the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML and Gen AI
Conduct technical due diligence for partnerships and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with our innovation goals.
Champion a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement within the engineering teams, encouraging innovative thinking.
Develop internal platforms and developer tools that enhance team productivity and streamline workflows.
Must-Haves
Architecture Review, Change Management, Cloud Ecosystem Management, Cloud Governance, Cloud Innovation, Cloud Strategy Development, Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Technical Strategy Development, Thought Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Vendor Management, Azure architecture, Cloud infrastructure, Governance, Cloud migration, Data modeling, Gen AI, Azure, CI/CD, Azure infrastructure, Network, Security, Devops
Nice-to-Have Skills
Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence Concepts, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Data Factory, Business Continuity Planning, Data Warehousing, DevOps Culture, Executive Communication, Executive Mentoring, Industry Standards Compliance, Communication, Leadership, Stakeholder management
Engagement & Compensation
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Work Mode: Remote
Openings: 1 position available.
Experience: 8 to 10 years
Compensation: Hourly Rate: $0.0-$0.0 per hour
Additional Comments
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of our organization and make a significant impact within the data and AI landscape.