Azure Cloud Solution Architect

Responsibilities:
- Design solutions within Azure and Kubernetes (AKS), in line with functional and non-functional requirements, as part of a scrum team.
- Ensure that the designs align with the Enterprise IT and reference architecture.
- Expand the reference architecture based on evolving needs and industry trends.
- Oversee the implementation of the solutions you have designed.
- Document architecture decisions for future reference.
- Contribute to architecture governance board.

Experience and Knowledge:
- Minimum of 15 years of IT experience.
- Strong knowledge of Cloud Native Architectures and Cloud Design Patterns.
- Experience in application architecture based on Azure PaaS services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Proficiency in working with container-based solutions, and in particular with AKS
- Proficiency in Azure PaaS services such as Azure Functions, API Management, Azure Cache for Redis.
- Ability to anticipate Azure costs.
- Familiarity with different data stores (SQL DB, NoSQL(Cosmos DB, Redis), etc.) and their advantages and disadvantages.
- Understanding of messaging services like Event Hubs, Event Grid, and Service Bus
- Familiarity with the Hub & Spoke topology and the most recurrent network building blocks.
- Experience with automation and CICD pipelines, in both DevOps and GitOps organizations.
- Experience in architecting secured solutions, IAM integration with Azure AD using OpenID Connect, SCIM and OAuth protocols.
- Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experience in a SAFe working environment is a plus.