Cloud Solutions Architect - Azure Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus program

Benefits package

Dev budget

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in Azure to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, cost-efficient cloud solutions that align with business goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust Azure architectures, lead migration of on-prem workloads, ensure security and high availability, optimize costs, and promote Azure best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Deep knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS offerings; IaC tooling.
• Strong security principles and excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, covering compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Develop migration strategies for on-prem workloads to Azure.
• Ensure security, compliance, and high availability of cloud environments.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on Azure best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure successful deployment and integration of cloud services.

Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture

Cloud Security

IaC (Terraform/ARM)

Stakeholder Communication

Migration Planning

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

ARM Templates

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with a specialization in Azure to join their forward-thinking IT department in Queenstown. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on the Azure platform. You will collaborate with various teams to understand business needs and translate them into robust cloud architectures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and client objectives. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in Azure services, a strategic mindset, and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical solutions to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, covering compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Develop migration strategies for on-premises workloads to Azure.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and high availability of cloud environments.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on Azure best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure successful deployment and integration of cloud services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to shape cloud strategy within the organization.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Generous professional development budget for certifications and training.
• A supportive team environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.