Azure Tech Architect

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Design, architect and lead the implementation of Cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure Services.
• Assess and recommend public and hybrid Cloud solutions, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
• Collaborate closely with global teams to develop proposals, presentations, statement of work (SOW) and proactively recommend strategies around Microsoft technologies specifically Microsoft Azure.
• Should be able to execute short term strategic consulting projects on Microsoft Azure, assessments, POC/pilots, map solutions to client business processes, and develop value proposition and business case.
• Advice customers on various Cloud solution options, discuss benefits and risks of each, and recommend a solution that aligns with the customer's business needs and requirements.
• Provide thought leadership and IT transformation recommendations for large collaboration programs around Microsoft Azure.

Requirements:

• 15+ years overall IT experience and 3+ years of relevant Microsoft Azure architecture, design & delivery experience
• Consulting experience with large-scale implementations on Microsoft Azure
• Experience in Azure Infra, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOps
• Experience in Creating solutions, presenting and articulating winning prepositions for Microsoft Azure
• Well versed with cloud architecture styles and design patterns
• Experience in developing cloud migration approaches, defining migration roadmaps and providing estimates
• Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Site Recovery
• Experience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities (App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure
• Functions, Containers, AKS, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management)
• Experience in Enterprise Integration Technologies such as BizTalk, Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus
• Demonstrates strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Should have implemented at-least one project with Authentication and Authorisation of the applications using AD OR OAuth.
• Experience with claims based authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), MFA, and RBAC
• Understands setting up Monitoring and diagnostics on Azure for a web application
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, & Bash etc.,
• Experience with Azure Governance and Best Practices (Role Based Access Control, Networking Architectures, Cost Management controls, etc. )
• Should be able communicate with business teams and be able to articulate his thought clearly.
• Should have worked in a fast-paced growth organization and have experience working in a Global Delivery Model with a major IT Services organization
• Should be comfortable and able to present ideas to both technical and business stakeholders and facilitate strategic discussions.
• Able to support pre-sales engagements by identifying and communicating potential solutions that meet our customer's need within their constraints
• Good to have Microsoft Azure Architecture Certification.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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