Sr. Azure Cloud Architect

Our Client which is a large Payroll and Auditing Firm is urgently looking to hire a Sr. Azure Cloud Architect

Azure Cloud Architect

.Location – Montvale, NJ

.Long Term Contract

.100 % Remote. ( EST Timings

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The selected candidate will lead the design of new solutions, technical implementation and integration of new platforms and services, and guide the migration of legacy applications to modern platforms. Hands-on and collaborate closely with development teams and business stakeholders, while also working independently as neede

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  Take ownership of delivering technical solution designs across various types of projects, both internal and external/client fac

• ingInterface directly with business stakeholders, engineering, and compliance teams to translate requirements into architecture patterns and solution desi
• gnsEnsure solution designs and patterns are properly documented in architecture diagrams and design docume
• ntsWork hands-on to deliver working environments, overcome roadblocks, and ensure the success of engineering te
• amsResearch emerging technologies and develop implementation standards and best practi
• cesCreate proof of concepts to prove out design recommendati
• onsReview work products and mentor other team memb

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What we’re looking**

• for:Track record of delivering scalable, production-ready, cloud-first solution designs built on Microsoft Azure, Fabric, and M365 technologies. C#.NET Background is requi
• red.Experience delivering working solutions incorporating AI concepts and technologies (Microsoft Foundry, agentic frameworks, RAG, e
• tc.)Experience with containerization technologies (AKS, Azure Container Apps, Istio, image management, e
• tc.)Understanding of Windows and Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) administration fundamen
• talsComprehensive knowledge of IT Security, networking, software development, and infrastructure deployment methodologies and industry best pract
• icesExperience with Microsoft and Azure data platforms including Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Bricks, Azure Synapse, SQL Server, DocumentDB, and Azure Data Fac
• toryStrong verbal and written communication, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and autho
• rity15+ years of professional experience with a strong background in network and/or system administration, software development, information security or related disciplines: you know from experience what good design looks l
• ike.Evidence of technical leadership through design influence, driving architecture standards, or improving solution delivery practi
• ces.A pattern of continuous learning and adapting to new tools and platfo

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Nice to**

• have:Experience with GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, GitHub Advanced Secu
• rity.Experience with Terraform for
• IaC.Familiarity with Python or PowerShell for scripting and automa

tion.