Role title: Lead Azure Architect Location: Remote Experience: 8+ years About the Company: At Marx Technology Consulting, we specialize in transforming businesses with cutting-edge cloud solutions.
As an independent leader in Enterprise Architecture, we offer tailored IT consulting and architecture services, delivering powerful, vendor-neutral cloud strategies.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Architect to design and implement innovative Azure-based solutions, driving digital transformation for our clients.
Join a global team committed to simplifying complex technology landscapes and accelerating business agility across industries.
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Azure Architect to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud solutions.
As a Lead Azure Architect, you will be responsible for driving cloud adoption strategies, leading architectural designs, and ensuring the successful deployment and operation of Azure-based systems.
Responsibilities: Architecture Design and Implementation Design and implement Azure cloud architectures that meet business requirements.
Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, design specifications, and best practices.
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
Cloud Strategy and Planning Drive cloud adoption strategies and guide the organization through the cloud transformation journey.
Conduct cloud readiness assessments and create migration plans.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business objectives.
Technical Leadership Lead technical teams in the development and deployment of Azure solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
Ensure adherence to best practices in cloud architecture and deployment.
Security and Compliance Design and implement security controls and compliance frameworks for Azure environments.
Monitor and manage security risks and vulnerabilities.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Performance Optimization Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of Azure solutions.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement Stay updated with the latest Azure technologies and trends.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8-10 years of experience in IT, with a focus on cloud architecture and azure technologies.
Proven experience in designing and implementing Azure cloud solutions.
Certifications Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is highly preferred.
Other relevant certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.
Required Skills: Deep understanding of Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, etc.).
Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, etc.).
Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, etc.).
Preferred Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.