Azure Solution Architect
thinkbridge Azure Solution Architect
Summary
Remote Azure Solution Architect at thinkbridge who designs scalable, secure Azure cloud solutions for clients, applies Well-Architected governance and security practices, automates infrastructure with PowerShell/Azure CLI/Terraform, and mentors engineers while providing on-call troubleshooting support.
This is a remote position.
About thinkbridge
thinkbridge is how growth-stage companies can finally turn into tech disruptors. They get a new way there – with world-class technology strategy, development, maintenance, and data science all in one place. But solving technology problems like these involves a lot more than code. That’s why we encourage think’ers to spend 80% of their time thinking through solutions and 20% coding them. With an average client tenure of 4+ years, you won’t be hopping from project to project here – unless you want to. So, you really can get to know your clients and understand their challenges on a deeper level. At thinkbridge, you can expand your knowledge during work hours specifically reserved for learning. Or even transition to a completely different role in the organization. It’s all about challenging yourself while you challenge small thinking.
thinkbridge is a place where you can:
- Think bigger – because you have the time, opportunity, and support it takes to dig deeper and tackle larger issues.
- Move faster – because you’ll be working with experienced, helpful teams who can guide you through challenges, quickly resolve issues, and show you new ways to get things done.
- Go further – because you have the opportunity to grow professionally, add new skills, and take on new responsibilities in an organization that takes a long-term view of every relationship.
thinkbridge…there’s a new way there. ™
What is expected of you?
As part of the job, you will be required to
- Solution Design and Architecture: Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, considering both technical requirements and business objectives
- Well Architected Framework: Implement best practices for cloud governance, compliance, and security.
- Technical Leadership: Provide thought leadership on Azure best practices, architectural standards, and emerging technologies in cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Translate business requirements into architectural solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including developers, IT teams, and business leaders.
- Automation and Optimization: Utilize automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform) to streamline deployments and maintain infrastructure as code. Manage and optimize Azure resources for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability
- Security and Compliance: Ensure solutions adhere to security, regulatory, and compliance standards, including implementing Zero Trust, data protection, and identity management solutions.
- Mentorship and Training: Mentor junior architects and engineers, offering guidance on Azure best practices, design patterns, and cloud-native principles.
If your beliefs resonate with these, you are looking at the right place!
- Accountability – Finish what you started.
- Communication – Context-aware, pro-active and clean communication.
- Outcome – High throughput.
- Quality – High-quality work and consistency.
- Ownership – Go beyond.
Requirements
Must-Have:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering.
- 10-15 years in IT, with 5+ years specifically in cloud architecture on Azure.
- Ability to showcase the technical expertise without any dependency.
- Technical knowledge of Virtualization, Networking, Storage, Load Balancer, Scaling, Securing Infrastructure & Architecture Strategies.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues on call support for few of our clients.
- Automations using azure services to accomplish frequent tasks.
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) preferred; additional certifications in security or DevOps are advantageous.
- Strong experience with Azure services, Virtualization, Networking, Storage, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, IaaS, PaaS, and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python) for automation
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Good to Have:
- Experience with Azure DevOps,
- Experience with various database types.
- Experience with security engineering
Benefits
- Remote First
- Flexible work hours
- No loss of pay for pre-approved leaves.
- Family Insurance
- Quarterly in-person Collaboration Week –WWW