Cloud Services Architect (Remote Opportunity)

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Requirements:

• Experience (minimum of 8-10 years) in architecting and implementing Azure cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security, and Azure Governance.
• Experience in designing reliable, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing principles, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure provisioning using tools like Azure DevOps, Azure Resource Manager templates, or GitHub.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments, including connectivity between on-premises and cloud resources.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnets, VPN, VNET peering, and ExpressRoute.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing security controls and compliance frameworks within Azure, including Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault, Azure Defender for Cloud, and Azure Policy.
• Experience with other cloud service providers like Amazon or Google.
• Relevant Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar certifications are highly desirable.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and create comprehensive Cloud Services Architectures that align with business goals, technical requirements, and best practices.
• Develop high-level and detailed design documents for Azure cloud solutions, considering factors such as scalability, reliability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Azure services, features, and capabilities, and leverage this knowledge to architect innovative solutions that meet specific project objectives.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization's cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with industry trends, business needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and oversee the implementation of Azure cloud solutions, working closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, review solution designs, and ensure adherence to architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with security teams to design and implement robust security controls and compliance frameworks within cloud environments.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges within Azure cloud solutions and provide recommendations to optimize system performance, resilience, and availability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide mentorship to junior cloud architects and engineers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Terraform, ARM templates, to ensure efficient cloud deployments.
• Architect hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises systems with Azure services like Azure Files, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateway
• Stay up to date with advancements in AI, ML, Open Banking APIs, and Blockchain to explore innovative banking solutions. Experience in Open Banking and API management
• All other tasks, responsibilities, or duties, as directed by management.