Solutions Architect (Consulting & Managed Services)

Consulting & Managed Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is hiring a Solutions Architect to design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, particularly in Microsoft Azure and a familiarity with multi-cloud environments. Responsibilities include acting as a subject matter expert, collaborating with technical teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery of projects. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills as well as willingness to travel for assignments.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of hands-on infrastructure design and implementation experience.
• 3 years or more experience in Cloud Architecture preferably with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in end-to-end architecture.
• Work closely with Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect.

Skills

Cloud Architecture and Operations

Azure Services

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Azure certification

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Solutions Architect (Consulting & Managed Services)

• Responsible for architect cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in cloud end-to-end architecture including networking, monitoring, governance, BCDR, and management.
• Work closely with Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) in architecting solution.
• Provide technical design and implementation on Microsoft Azure clouds and on-premise solution.
• Develop technical presentations for prospective customers' decision makers.
• Develop maintenance and optimization processes for clients environments.
• Build trusted clients relationship and gain recognition for technical and advisory capabilities.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of project work products.
• Mentor team members in technical concepts and cooperating to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years of hands-on infrastructure design and implementation experience.
• 3 years or more of experience in Cloud Architecture and/or Operations, preferably with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environment is advantageous.
• Experienced in architecting infrastructure solutions on Azure for Linux/Unix and Windows, with expertise in server, load balancing, HA/DR, and storage architectures and Azure services such as Kubernetes, Dockers, Functions, Azure SQL/MI.
• Knowledge of automated DevOps release management pipeline is a plus.
• Azure certification is required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel for short-term and long-term project assignments, understanding the consulting lifestyle.