Technogen International Company
Azure enterprise architect
Technogen International Company, Dallas, TX
Location: Dallas TX
JD for Enterprise Azure Architect
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 compute,
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.
JD for Enterprise Azure Architect
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 compute,
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.