IT Architect V

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Location-Type: Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Contract, 6 months
Compensation Range: $65-$80/hr
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

• The Azure Cloud Architect will design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure cloud solutions that drive digital transformation and operational efficiency for a large-scale enterprise.

• Architect, design, and implement Azure-based solutions to meet business and technical requirements across large-scale enterprise operations.
• Lead cloud transformation initiatives, including migration of on-premises workloads to Azure and adoption of cloud-native services.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and GitHub for version control and CI/CD automation.
• Design and deploy AI and data services on Azure, supporting advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation use cases.
• Ensure all solutions are secure, compliant, highly available, and cost-optimized across the environment.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to integrate Azure services with existing enterprise systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams and third-party partners.
• Document architectural designs, standards, and operational procedures, and stay current with Azure innovations and cloud-native patterns.

• 10 years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or operations with a focus on Microsoft Azure in large enterprise environments.
• Strong background in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for IaC and GitHub for source control and automation pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement AI/ML resources and workflows on Azure.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerization (e.g., AKS, Docker).
• Associate's degree in any field.

• Proven experience designing and deploying solutions using Azure IaaS, PaaS, and AI services.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer).
• Experience in the Client industry or other large-scale manufacturing or retail environments.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Arc, Azure Stack).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.