Azure Solution Architect

Vision Square INC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join their team in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and over 10 years of software development experience, including at least 4 years in a solution architecture capacity. Applicants should demonstrate deep knowledge of the Azure ecosystem and strong problem analysis abilities, with a preference for those experienced in the apparel or manufacturing sectors. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development or IT, with at least 4 years in a solution architecture role.
• Deep knowledge of the Azure ecosystem, including IaaS and PaaS services.
• Experience in the apparel, labels manufacturing, sports, or similar industries.

Skills

Software development

Solution architecture

Azure ecosystem

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

AI/ML services

Problem analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in software development or IT, with at least 4 years in a solution architecture role.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of the Azure ecosystem, including IaaS and PaaS services such as Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage.
• A strong grasp of Azure networking and security is essential.
• Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or Bicep is required.
• Demonstrable experience architecting solutions that incorporate AI/ML services, with a strong preference for experience with the Azure AI stack.
• Experience in the apparel, labels manufacturing, sports, or similar industries is required.
• A natural ability to analyze complex, ambiguous problems and develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with data platforms such as Azure Synapse Analytics or Databricks.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.