Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Azure Architect to join our team for a 3-month contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role. In this position, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud solutions that align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure architecture, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture Design: Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance Azure cloud solutions based on business requirements and industry best practices.
- Implementation: Oversee the implementation of Azure solutions, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS) components.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, operations, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and deployment of Azure solutions.
- Strategy Development: Develop and maintain cloud strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology standards.
- Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize Azure environments to improve performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture designs, deployment processes, and system configurations.
- Troubleshooting: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Azure-related issues and incidents.
- Mentorship: Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members and other stakeholders on Azure best practices and cloud architecture principles.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years focused on Azure cloud architecture and design.
- Certifications: Azure Architect certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Database, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
- Leadership: Proven experience leading architecture projects and teams, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a track record of designing and implementing efficient cloud solutions.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.