Azure Infra Technical Architect

ExaTech Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Chicago is seeking a seasoned architect with over 10 years of Azure experience. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise applications, utilizing tools like AKS, Terraform, and Docker. Strong soft skills in communication and teamwork are essential. Experience with observability tools and infrastructure-as-code practices required. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Architectural role.
• 8+ years of experience in working with Observability tools.
• 3+ years of experience defining alerting mechanisms and reliability KPIs.
• 10+ years of experience in Azure Infrastructure.
• 6+ years of experience in Azure CLI and PowerShell.
• 3+ years of experience integrating APIs and multiple data sources.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable architecture for enterprise applications.
• Lead design and development of dashboards for monitoring.
• Ensure security and performance of Azure cloud implementations.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation and technical roadmaps.

Skills

Worked on AKS

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Docker

New Relic

Prometheus

APIs integration

Infrastructure-as-Code

Containerization

Agile development

Education

B.Tech or Equivalent

Tools

Azure CLI

Powershell

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Let me know if you are interested in this position

Location: Chicago IL

Primary Skills

• Worked on AKS , terraform, Azure Devops, Docker
• He was able to explain IaC or multi environment setup .Best practices etc..,
• He understands logs /traces, he has worked on Prometheus at a usage level . He has worked on Azure monitors understands open telemetry. He however hasn’t worked on any LGTM projects or configured / setup Grafana

Educational Qualification

B.Tech or Equivalent – FTE or C2H contract,

Experience Range

18+ years

Primary (Must have skills) - To be Screened by TA Team

5+ years of experience in Architectural role

8+ years of experience in working on Observability tools like New Relic, LGTM or Prometheus

3+ years experience defining and implementing alerting mechanisms, SLO/SLI metrics, and reliability KPIs

10+ years of experience in Azure Infrastructure

6+ years of experience in Azure CLI and Powershell

3+ years experience integrating APIs and connecting multiple data sources for dashboards and analytics

6+ Years of experience in defining the solution, implementing the design, developing, and deploying web applications in Azure platform

6+ years of experiece in infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) for deployment

6+ years of experience in containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)

6+ years of experience in Agile development environment

Job Description of Role (RNR) - To be Evaluated by Technical Panel

1) Experience in New Relic APM, dashboards, alerts, logs, and NRQL queries

2) Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architecture for enterprise applications

3) Lead the design and development of LGTM dashboards for real-time monitoring and visualization

4) Hands-on experience with LGTM / CodeQL for static code analysis

5) Experience in Integrating multiple APIs and data sources to enhance monitoring capabilities

6) Azure Knowledge: Strong understanding of core Azure services. Demonstrates experience in implementation of complex, scalable, and secure Azure cloud

7) Experience integrating code scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)

8) Kubernetes / AKS: Comfortable with Kubernetes concepts and administration

9) Basic knowledge of microservices architecture

10) Strong skills in documenting migration steps, workflows, and best practices

11) Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

12) Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies aligned with organizational goals

13) Create and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical roadmaps

14) Mentor and guide team members on technical implementation and troubleshooting, code reviews

15) Good to have : Hands on experience in a programming language(.NET)

16) Execute migration from New Relic to LGTM stack, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity is nice to have

Soft skills / other skills

1) Strong oral, presentation and written communication are must have

2) Ability to see the big picture, align technical decisions with business goals, and design scalable future-proof solutions.

3) Confident in making architectural decisions based on data, trade-offs, and long-term value.

4) Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships with team members

5) Provide constructive feedback during code reviews and be open to receiving feedback on your own code.

6) Strong organization, collaboration, and time management skills

7) Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving challenges, and proposing innovative solutions.