We have Contract role for Enterprise Azure Architect-Remote for our client at Redmond WA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:

Enterprise Azure Architect-Remote-Redmond WALocation : 100% Remote

Duration : 12 months of contract

Salary range : $78 an hour

Position Overview:

• As an Enterprise Azure Architect, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex Azure-based solutions for our organization.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define architectural standards, and develop scalable and secure cloud architectures.
• Your role will involve providing technical leadership, guiding teams through the entire project lifecycle, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Azure architectural principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-scale solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, considering factors such as scalability, availability, security, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical designs and architectural blueprints.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices for Azure cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams on implementing Azure services and technologies effectively.
• Design and implement highly available and resilient architectures for mission-critical applications, leveraging Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, and Azure Functions.
• Architect data solutions on Azure, including data storage, data processing, and analytics services, ensuring data security, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with security teams to design and implement robust security controls and compliance measures for Azure environments.
• Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code practices using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines to streamline deployment and management of Azure resources.
• Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies, features, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to improve our cloud architecture and drive innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience designing, architecting, and implementing enterprise-scale solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
• In-depth understanding of Azure services and technologies across computer, networking, storage, databases, security, and governance.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts and architectures, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Experience with architecting and implementing microservices-based architectures and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Azure security best practices, identity management, and compliance frameworks such as GDPR, and SOC 2.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and automation frameworks such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are highly desirable.

Process Flows

• Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members
• Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility
• Participate in data conversion and data maintenance
• Provide best practice and industry specific solutions
• Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions
• Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed.
• Participate as a team member of the functional team
• Perform other duties as assigned