Role: Azure Cloud Native Architect
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Mode: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job Description:
ob Description: We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Native Architect to lead the design and implementation of a number of cloud solutions on our Data Analytics Platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement cloud-native architectures on our Azure Data Analytics Platform.
- Lead the development and deployment of scalable and secure cloud solutions for a number of uses cases described above.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain platform design and technical documentation.
- Advocate for best practices in cloud computing, DevOps, and automation.
- Ensure solutions are aligned with organizational goals and comply with security and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams to adopt cloud-native best practices and technologies.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including but not limited to Databricks, Azure App Services and Azure AI services.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, particularly with Azure DevOps.
- Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and governance.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: €550.00-€600.00 per day
Benefits:
- Work from home
Experience:
- Cloud architecture: 5 years (required)
- Total: 8 years (required)
- Microsoft Azure service: 4 years (required)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools : 3 years (required)
- CI/CD pipelines: 4 years (required)