Azure Solutions Architect

ProArch Company; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Azure Solutions Architect in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will design and implement robust cloud solutions using Azure services while ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, collaborating with development teams, and optimizing cloud architecture. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have experience with Azure infrastructure and various programming languages. Azure certifications are highly desirable for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting complex Azure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure components.
• Ability to present complex ideas to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions on Azure.
• Lead migration of applications to Azure.
• Conduct training on Azure technologies.

Skills

Azure Compute

Azure Storage

Azure Networking

Azure Security Services

Containerization

C#

Python

Communication

Problem-solving

Data Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerBI

Job description

As an Azure Solutions Architect at ProArch, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust cloud solutions that meet business requirements while ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Your role will involve:

• Assessing and understanding client requirements to provide architectural solutions on Azure that align with their business objectives.
• Designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud architecture following best practices of Azure services.
• Collaborating with development teams to create cloud-native applications and integrating existing applications with Azure services.
• Leading the migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to Azure cloud.
• Establishing and maintaining governance for Azure environments, addressing compliance and security needs.
• Conducting training and workshops for our clients on Azure technologies and best practices.
• Staying updated on Azure services, solutions, and trends to continuously improve capabilities.
• Building proof of concept for proposed solutions to validate architecture decisions effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience architecting complex, scalable, and high-performing Azure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure components, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Security Services.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Broad understanding of Azure, particularly PaaS
• Working experience with Azure cloud PaaS data services (e.g. Data Lakes, SQL, SQL Data Warehouse, Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, PowerBI, Logic Apps)
• Ability to architect across the four V’s of data (Volume, Variety, Velocity and Veracity)
• Programming experience in a modern language, preferably C# and/or Python
• Knowledge of web and app development
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Pipelines, Repos, Boards, CI/CD, ARM Templates, Azure CLI.

Contract

Remote