Azure Cloud Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Design solutions within Azure and Kubernetes (AKS), in line with functional and non-functional requirements, as part of a scrum team.
• Ensure that the designs align with the Enterprise IT and reference architecture.
• Expand the reference architecture based on evolving needs and industry trends.
• Oversee the implementation of the solutions you have designed.
• Document architecture decisions for future reference.
• Contribute to architecture governance board.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 15 years of IT experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Native Architectures and Cloud Design Patterns.
• Experience in application architecture based on Azure PaaS services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proficiency in working with container-based solutions, and in particular with AKS
• Proficiency in Azure PaaS services such as Azure Functions, API Management, Azure Cache for Redis.
• Ability to anticipate Azure costs.
• Familiarity with different data stores (SQL DB, NoSQL(Cosmos DB, Redis), etc.) and their advantages and disadvantages.
• Understanding of messaging services like Event Hubs, Event Grid, and Service Bus
• Familiarity with the Hub & Spoke topology and the most recurrent network building blocks.
• Experience with automation and CICD pipelines, in both DevOps and GitOps organizations.
• Experience in architecting secured solutions, IAM integration with Azure AD using OpenID Connect, SCIM and OAuth protocols.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experience in a SAFe working environment is a plus.