Domain Architect - Azure DevOps, Terraform
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cloud Engineering · DevOps
In short
This role is for an Azure Engineer with strong DevOps experience, specializing in designing, implementing, and managing development and deployment processes on the Azure platform using tools like Azure DevOps and Terraform. The ideal candidate will have expertise in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with a proven track record in cloud architecture and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).
- Hands-on experience provisioning and configuring IaaS and PaaS services like virtual machines, app services, databases, storage account, virtual network, function app, data factory, key vault, service bus, event grid, databricks etc.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Azure DevOps and setting up CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with setting up Logging and Monitoring solutions using Log Analytics workspace, App Insights and Azure Monitor.
- Demonstrate ability to back decisions with research and the “why,” and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation.
- Understanding of design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for cloud applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolution of complex problems within the infrastructure.
- Work on designing/implementing/automation procedures for deployment, configuration, patching and upgrading of systems and applications.
- Conduct analysis of production systems and performance testing results to identify areas of improvement within the application or infrastructure.
- Work closely with vendors, internal groups and outside agencies to provide technical leadership and solutions.
- Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
- Document implementation details for Operational teams and provide technical support as needed.
- Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
- Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating build, test, and deployment processes for cloud-native and hybrid applications.
- Define infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or other relevant technologies to ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability in deployments.
- Conduct architecture reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor team members on best practices for Azure cloud architecture and DevOps methodologies.
- Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and continuously evaluate and recommend new solutions to enhance our cloud capabilities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including technical cloud architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or operations.
- Current proven leadership is required.
- May potentially lead a team up to 5 people.
- Able to take a proactive approach without the need for supervision.
- Excellent analytical & interpretive skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with global technical teams.
- Autonomy for seniors and resolution of issues/team leaders.
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise with Infrastructure as Code automation tools and languages (Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, etc.) is highly desired.
- Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
- Knowledge of all components of a solution architecture.
- Strong client-facing consultative skills, able to act as a customer advocate.
- Understanding of Windows and Linux Server architectures.
- Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies.
- Familiar with one or more server-side scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Understanding of concepts like High Availability, Clustering, Failover and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud.
- Understanding of application layer protocols, such as HTTP/S, TCP/IP, UDP and Web sockets.
- Demonstrated abilities with SSO-related software such as ADFS, Ping Identity, OpenSSO, oAuth, Okta or other SAML & OpenID Connect providers.
- Understanding of Web application security and concepts, such as Ticketing, header injection, XSS, SSL, HTTPS, Kerberos, certificates, Active Directory, LDAP, reverse proxies and firewalls.
- You will be a self-motivated achiever who gains satisfaction from providing excellent customer service.
- Able to quickly grasp and interpret salient information.
- Team player
- Supports and encourages change and adapts positively to changing priorities and work demands.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Learns and shares knowledge
- Close attention to detail / accuracy
- Able to deliver information with integrity and sensitivity.
- Confident and assertive individual.
Benefits
- You'll supercharge your potential.
- You'll find your career.
- And you'll find your spark.
- All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
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