Adastra
Cloud Architect (USA)
Adastra, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Overview
Are you eager to invest your skills and expertise into creating impactful and sustainable data and analytical solutions? Adastra may have just what you are looking for.
As a Cloud Architect, you will be at the forefront of our value-driven approach to delivering top-quality IT solutions. Your expertise will help build reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructures, enhancing effectiveness and efficiency across data streams and pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, CI/CD, optimization, and configuration management. We seek a well-rounded professional with Azure experience who can seamlessly apply technical and communication skills to advance data solutions and drive strategic success.
Location:
Southern California, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Seattle, USA
Status:
Full-Time, Permanent
Responsibilities:Analyze the current state and identify/document gaps between the current state and business requirementsWork closely with stakeholders to understand business processes and refine business requirementsDefine the future state solution architecture, ensuring it meets security, availability, and business needsDevelop and define future state data architecture and models aligned with business objectivesOutline high-level steps, plans, and resource requirements necessary to achieve the future stateComplete customer-required specifications for requirements, architecture, and design to secure solution approval from all stakeholdersEstablish governance processes to ensure the effective adoption and maintenance of solutionsDevelop and enforce best practices for consistent development, implementation, and maintenance of solutionsLead and manage teams through the entire solution development and delivery lifecycleMaintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and changesEffectively manage and resolve issues that arise during the solution life cycleInvestigate and resolve complex challenges that block developer progressionStay informed about the latest technology developments and maintain a "trusted advisor" role with stakeholdersEstimate software and service pricing related to solution design and implementationTechnical Communication: Capably explain technical projects and their business impact to management and non-technical stakeholders
Conduct assessments, identify bottlenecks and gaps in infrastructure, recommend improvements, and implement changes
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Formal education in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsA minimum of 8 years of experience in a Data Engineering or Data Architect role, demonstrating deep technical knowledge and leadership in data solutionsPractical experience with SQL, including writing statements, creating, and managing stored procedures, optimizing indexing, partitioning, distribution strategies, and implementing basic security measuresA minimum of 5 years of experience in data modeling, demonstrating strong analytical and design capabilitiesHands-on expertise with Big Data and Data Warehouse technologies, including experience in optimizing data access for speed, reliability, and business-driven velocityProven track record in implementing and leading multiple cloud migration projects, displaying deep understanding of the associated challenges and best practicesExperience with various cloud deployment models, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Hybrid environmentsIntermediate to expert-level proficiency with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Microsoft Power BIEnergetic and results-oriented, with a proven ability to leverage technology to meet business objectives, improve processes, and deliver efficienciesAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with a strong initiative to drive ongoing optimization and business improvementsExcellent client-facing communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teamsNice to Have:
One or more Azure certifications (AZ-300/303/304, DP-200/201/203, or AZ-103/104) would be an assetProficiency in Python, R, Scala, Spark, or similar scripting languagesExperience with Azure networking or securityAbout Adastra
For more than 20 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes - from SMEs to Fortune 1000s - achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.
What We Offer
Opportunity for advancement and career progressionCompetitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits planSuccessful referral programSatisfaction of working for a reputable companyA flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristics. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation's implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labor force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.
There has been an increased instance of fraudulent job offers coming from people posing as Adastra HR employees. Please note that Adastra will never request fees as part of our recruiting process and any emails sent to you that are not from '@adastragrp.com' or '@talent.icims.com' are fraudulent. All employment offers are sent via DocuSign and if you receive an employment offer from a suspicious email and not via DocuSign, it is fraudulent.
Contact careers@adastragrp.com to inquire about jobs at Adastra, to report a suspicious request for money or personal information from external websites or suspicious employment offers.
Are you eager to invest your skills and expertise into creating impactful and sustainable data and analytical solutions? Adastra may have just what you are looking for.
As a Cloud Architect, you will be at the forefront of our value-driven approach to delivering top-quality IT solutions. Your expertise will help build reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructures, enhancing effectiveness and efficiency across data streams and pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, CI/CD, optimization, and configuration management. We seek a well-rounded professional with Azure experience who can seamlessly apply technical and communication skills to advance data solutions and drive strategic success.
Location:
Southern California, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Seattle, USA
Status:
Full-Time, Permanent
Responsibilities:Analyze the current state and identify/document gaps between the current state and business requirementsWork closely with stakeholders to understand business processes and refine business requirementsDefine the future state solution architecture, ensuring it meets security, availability, and business needsDevelop and define future state data architecture and models aligned with business objectivesOutline high-level steps, plans, and resource requirements necessary to achieve the future stateComplete customer-required specifications for requirements, architecture, and design to secure solution approval from all stakeholdersEstablish governance processes to ensure the effective adoption and maintenance of solutionsDevelop and enforce best practices for consistent development, implementation, and maintenance of solutionsLead and manage teams through the entire solution development and delivery lifecycleMaintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and changesEffectively manage and resolve issues that arise during the solution life cycleInvestigate and resolve complex challenges that block developer progressionStay informed about the latest technology developments and maintain a "trusted advisor" role with stakeholdersEstimate software and service pricing related to solution design and implementationTechnical Communication: Capably explain technical projects and their business impact to management and non-technical stakeholders
Conduct assessments, identify bottlenecks and gaps in infrastructure, recommend improvements, and implement changes
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Formal education in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsA minimum of 8 years of experience in a Data Engineering or Data Architect role, demonstrating deep technical knowledge and leadership in data solutionsPractical experience with SQL, including writing statements, creating, and managing stored procedures, optimizing indexing, partitioning, distribution strategies, and implementing basic security measuresA minimum of 5 years of experience in data modeling, demonstrating strong analytical and design capabilitiesHands-on expertise with Big Data and Data Warehouse technologies, including experience in optimizing data access for speed, reliability, and business-driven velocityProven track record in implementing and leading multiple cloud migration projects, displaying deep understanding of the associated challenges and best practicesExperience with various cloud deployment models, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Hybrid environmentsIntermediate to expert-level proficiency with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Microsoft Power BIEnergetic and results-oriented, with a proven ability to leverage technology to meet business objectives, improve processes, and deliver efficienciesAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with a strong initiative to drive ongoing optimization and business improvementsExcellent client-facing communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teamsNice to Have:
One or more Azure certifications (AZ-300/303/304, DP-200/201/203, or AZ-103/104) would be an assetProficiency in Python, R, Scala, Spark, or similar scripting languagesExperience with Azure networking or securityAbout Adastra
For more than 20 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes - from SMEs to Fortune 1000s - achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.
What We Offer
Opportunity for advancement and career progressionCompetitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits planSuccessful referral programSatisfaction of working for a reputable companyA flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristics. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation's implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labor force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.
There has been an increased instance of fraudulent job offers coming from people posing as Adastra HR employees. Please note that Adastra will never request fees as part of our recruiting process and any emails sent to you that are not from '@adastragrp.com' or '@talent.icims.com' are fraudulent. All employment offers are sent via DocuSign and if you receive an employment offer from a suspicious email and not via DocuSign, it is fraudulent.
Contact careers@adastragrp.com to inquire about jobs at Adastra, to report a suspicious request for money or personal information from external websites or suspicious employment offers.