Solution Architect

Solution ArchitectAs a Solution Architect, will be responsible for delivering solution designs and architectures for key global initiatives using COTS, MOTS and custom developed applications hosted using IaaS, PaaS and SaaS hosting models.Architect and design solutions to meet functional and non-functional requirements.This role is the primary point of contact for PM's for development activities.Identify, communicate and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout full lifecycle.Proactively provide guidance on engineering methodologies, standards and leading practices.The role requires a strong background in file system management, database development, SDLC and solution support. Beyond core development expertise, this position requires coordination of development estimates, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, knowledge of testing methodology, configuration management, issue resolution, tuning and troubleshooting, and overall solution lifecycle management.Technology must-have skills:Microservices with Spring BootSpark - DatabricksExperience Azure Cloud ServicesJob Requirements:10+ years overall IT experience with extensive experience with Azure Cloud functionalitiesMinimum of 3+ years in a solution architecture role using service and hosting solutions such as private/public cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS platforms.Experience in architecting and designing technical solutions for Microsoft-centric solutions based on industry standards using Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS capabilities.Strong working knowledge in working with following project management & Code maintenance, deployment tools like:GradleIntellijBitbucketJenkinsJiraNexusConfluenceGood to have additional skills:Azure SQLASEEvent HubHashicorp Vault or equivalentAzure FunctionsDataDogExperience with claims-based authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), MFA, and RBACKnowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc.Experience building and supporting mission critical technology components with DR capabilitiesExperience with relational, graph and/or unstructured data technologies such as SQL Server,Good hands-on experience in Azure Data Bricks, Data FactoryStrong knowledge & hands-on of Data Warehouse data modelling principles and development best practices.Expert knowledge in Hadoop related tools and frameworks.Create development estimates for various phases of project requests and responsible for reviewing and approving business / system specification requirements, authoring system design specifications and system deployment plans.At least 3 years of experience identifying and articulating needs, determining project scope, creating a plan and estimating project costs, effort, and durationHands on experience in Linux, Python/Shell scriptingGood verbal and written communication skills - articulating and communicating information and ideas to varying audiences and in multiple written styles. (Persuasive, informative, narrative) in order to work with large/multiple teams.Beyond core development expertise, this position requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, problem solving capabilities & strong communication.Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven ability to work with key stakeholders to define business requirements and to remediate gaps.