Cloud Architect (Azure)

We are looking for a skilled Azure Cloud Architect who can actively contribute to the creation of a new solution for one of the major data platforms in North America. You will be involved in writing a platform for a client from scratch. It is a global organization that has been developing standards for effective communication in product and logistics for more than 40 years. The company is an authorized Microsoft partner with offices in over 100 countries, serving more than 2 million businesses worldwide.
The company’s product portfolio includes a wide range of solutions that support identification, standardization, data management, and secure cloud-based information exchange.

Requirements:
• 10+ years overall IT experience and 5+ years of relevant Microsoft Azure architecture, design & delivery experience; 
• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud Architect or similar role; 
• Strong knowledge of Azure services and cloud architecture patterns; 
• Well versed with cloud architecture styles and design patterns; 
• Solid knowledge of REST API design standards and specifications (e.g. OAuth, Open API Spec, RAML); 
• Experience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications; 
• Experience in Enterprise Integration Technologies such as Azure API Management and IAM solutions; 
• Understanding of cloud security, networking, and compliance; 
• Experience with Azure Governance and Best Practices (Role Based Access Control, Networking Architectures, Cost Management controls, etc.); 
• Able to present ideas to both technical and business stakeholders and facilitate strategic discussions; 
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines; 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
 
Will be a plus:
• Understanding of setting up Monitoring and diagnostics on Azure for a web application; 
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, & Bash etc.; 
• It is good to have relevant Microsoft Azure Architecture Certifications. 
 
Responsibilities:
• Design, architect and lead the implementation of Cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure Services, specifically API solution architecture; 
• Design and implement Azure new cloud architectures based on business requirements; 
• Support cloud migration and modernization projects; 
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance of cloud environments; 
• Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency; 
• Document architectural designs and operational procedures; 
• Experience with designing API and IAM solution architecture; 
• Drive API Governance and standardization across the organization 
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams; 
• Stay updated with the latest Azure features and best practices; 
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues; 
• Advise customers on various Cloud solution options, discuss benefits and risks of each, and recommend a solution that aligns with the customer’s business needs and requirements; 
 
We offer:
• Flexible working arrangements; 
• Paid vacations and sick leaves; 
• Partial compensation for any sports activity; 
• Medical insurance; 
• English courses paid by the company; 
• Challenging, and fast-growing product; 
• Autonomous team structure with a lot of freedom and ownership; 
• Opportunities to communicate directly with clients and the development team.