Azure Architect

Posting Details Position Number:129245Title:Principal EngineerFunctional Title:Azure ArchitectCategory Status:33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:1.00Unit:DIT-EE-Platform ServicesCampus/College Information:Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.Background ChecksOffers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The IT Principal Engineer in the Division of Information Technology (DIT) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is an individual contributor, and will perform technical planning, end-to-end architecture development and design specifications for distributed cloud computing environments, solution design, and development of specific applications for products and services in the Azure ecosystem. Provides technical leadership and is responsible for establishing the direction for the architecture, standards, design, automation and implementation in a distributed cloud and on-premises environment. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact cloud integrated enterprise solutions. Leads, contributes to, and carries out hands-on development applied to all aspects of business systems, infrastructure prototypes, and applications. Performs work of high complexity and designs logical processes based on technical platforms. The Principal Engineer is responsible for monitoring and analyzing overall cloud spending as well as developing and maintaining methods for shared reporting for customers outside DIT and for minimizing spending by DIT. Engages in problem, business and technical analysis. Possesses broad and deep skills across disciplines, serving as a mentor to others. The individual will be carrying out solution design, development, troubleshooting and maintenance of applications in the Power Platform environment, using Fabric infrastructure, developing data pipelines, standards, best practices, and mentoring of current staff.This individual will gain organizational commitment for all systems and software plans, as well as evaluate and select all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the IT Principal Engineer provides technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. This individual will interface with multiple stakeholders and ensure that the Division of IT services are modern, secure and stable.This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services.Benefits SummaryTop Benefits and Perks: Exempt Benefits Summary Minimum Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.Experience:Ten (10) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure.Excellent written and oral communication skills with the capability of adapting communication style to different audiences.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to independently prioritize and execute advanced support and feature requests in area of expertise.Skilled in managing IT projects and associated team members with a primary focus is on the implementation and delivery of technical initiatives.Demonstrated ability to drive decision making efforts by effectively working toward a consensus with various stakeholders.Ability to to lead presentations and trainings to large sized groups.Proven track records for quickly learning new technologies up and to the point of being a subject matter expert.Skilled in identifying and solving problems of high complexity both independently and with other team members.Demonstrate the ability to define deadlines and manage and maintain the quality of the work in use.Provides leadership and helps bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics.Ability to analyze business requirements, assess technology options, and create high-level solutions that align with the division’s long-term goals and priorities.Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google WorkspacesSubject matter expert in at least three (3) technical areas: Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data/Delta Lake,Data Engineer, Microsoft Fabric, Data pipelines.Experience creating and maintaining infrastructure using public cloud services, specifically AWS or Azure.Familiar with modern data integration techniques such as data pipelines and real time streaming to ensure data consistency and availability.Ability to understand and articulate common architectural patterns and design principles verbally and within architecture diagrams.Preferences:Preferences:Experience architecting cloud native solutions.Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.Five or more years of experience as a Solution Architect, Principal/Senior Engineer (Lead Developer), or similar role.4+ years of architecture experience with Microsoft Azure, specifically with data analytics related services – SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Fabric, Power Automate, Power BI etcExperience working in a higher education environment.Expertise in the following Microsoft Azure technologies: Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data/Delta Lake, Databricks in order to architect end to end solutions. Develops reference data architecture, pipelines using Azure modern data stack.Formulates best practices for data pipelines.Additional Certifications:Prefer that the candidate have one of the following certifications:AZ-305 – Microsoft Azure Architect DesignDP-100 – Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on AzureDP-203 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer AssociateDP-500 – Azure Enterprise Data Analyst AssociateAdditional Information:Benefits Included:Medical,dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.Flexible work opportunitiesUMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.And many more…Salary range $165,000-$185,000Visa Sponsorship Information:DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.F1 STEMOPT support is not available for this position.Job RisksNot Applicable to This PositionPhysical DemandsPredominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in computer rooms for installation, testing, and troubleshooting.Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of server equipment. Some evening and weekend work might be required.This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services.Posting Date:10/02/2024Closing Date:Open Until FilledYesBest Consideration Date10/23/2024Diversity Statement:The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.