Azure Solution Architect

Title: Azure Solutions Architect
Location: Houston, TX 77002 (Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Duration: Contract to Hire
Work Requirements: U.S. Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.



About the job
We are seeking an Azure Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. This position contributes to the assessment, design, build, and deployment of SaaS solutions utilizing industry best practices within a private Microsoft Azure environment. You will be part of a highly innovative fast-paced team, incorporating and inventing emerging software technologies to deliver best practice SaaS and PaaS solutions in the Microsoft Azure environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a solution architect in the project team and provide agile software delivery, best-practice expertise to deliver results for an organization.
• Lead the strategic planning and technology road-maps/PoC for a multiple business units.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust Azure cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with our strategic goals.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of Azure-based systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of the latest Azure features and best practices in cloud architecture.
• Ability to perform market research and make specific recommendations including a SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat)
• Provide deployment information technology planning and implementation support.
• Assist in developing project roadmaps for iterative implementations and functional expansion in phases leveraging agile/lean methodologies.
• Ensure successful analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of agile software development solutions across the enterprise.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop detailed plans and assist with business process changes, problem resolution, and functional decisions.
• Guide functional & technical customer teams in brainstorming and gap-analysis sessions in the effort to guide modernization efforts in accordance with the organization's long-term strategy.
• Proactively anticipate potential roadblocks and take corrective action to keep the project on track while escalating issues to project management as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing, designing, deploying, and/or sustaining various SaaS applications and/or ERPs.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including infrastructure, networking, and security.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Azure App Service, Azure Storage, and Azure Functions.
• Significant experience in systems analysis and solution development of IT solutions to meet government business requirements.
• Experience with Azure administration, Azure development, and DevOps processes.
• Familiarity with governance, data platforms, disaster recovery, and IT operations.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates.
• Experience with cloud migration projects and/or hybrid cloud / on-premises environments.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and experience with tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are a plus.
• Significant experience defining, translating and/or mapping business requirements to technical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Educational & Work Qualifications

• 4 Year degree in computer sciences, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.


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