Role : Solutions Architect

Location : Chicago, IL, USA

Qualifications (must haves):

> Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

> Three to Five (3-5) years of professional experience in technology or a related field

> Two to Three (2-3) years of professional experience with architecture-related concepts

> Two to Three (2-3) years of professional experience with Azure Cloud Computing

> Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

> Preferred Qualifications

> Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader, including:

> Experience in architecting and designing technical solutions for Microsoft-centric solutions based on industry standards using any Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS capabilities.

> Ability to provide best practice guidance on the architectural design across multiple applications and projects of the enterprise

> Experience using Terraform to implement IaaC

> Demonstrable experience providing engineered IT solutions to large programs

> Ability to translate technical solutions into layman terms for delivery to audiences with varying technical ability

> IT systems design and development

> Experience with Github Actions to implement CI/CD

> Experience operating in both agile and waterfall development environments

> Being a thought leader by staying abreast of current and emerging cloud technologies and industry trends

> Strong knowledge of security components like Kerberos, SSL, and Encryption using TDE

> Knowledge of Azure Security, Data Management and Governance, Metadata Management

> Azure Devops exposure

> Experience moving existing applications into the public cloud (Azure)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

- Works with the technical leadership team to define a technical architecture for PWS Cloud Public Architecture

- Highly flexible and adaptable to change

- Ensures the realization of the desired business outcome by implementing solutions and tracking those through to final development

- Exercises judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

- Serves as objective escalation point for conflicts during the development process

- Mentors the team as needed to remove impediments, achieve project goals and grow less experience team members

- Provide solutions to complex problems

- Carries out the most complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and strategic execution

- Define best practices and development guidelines and ensures the team is aligned to those standards

- Exhibits strong oral and written communication skills