Overview
On Site
$60 - $70
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
ARM
Active Directory
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Communication
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Cosmos-Db
Cost Management
Data Lake
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Dynamics
High Availability
Innovation
Kubernetes
Leadership
Mentorship
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Job Details
Job Title: Azure Architect
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Contract : 12 Months Experience: 10+ years (with 4+ years in Azure architecture)
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, design, and implement scalable and secure cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure.
- Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Lead cloud adoption strategies, migration roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.
- Architect solutions leveraging Azure services including:
- Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Functions
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Data Lake, Synapse
- Azure Active Directory, Security Center, Key Vault
- Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and cost-optimized cloud environments.
- Govern cloud standards, security, and compliance best practices.
- Mentor development and infrastructure teams on Azure technologies.
- Stay current with Microsoft technology advancements to drive continuous cloud innovation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in designing and implementing end-to-end Azure solutions.
- Expertise in cloud migration, application modernization, and hybrid architectures.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security, governance, and cost management.
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, or Office 365 integration (preferred).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Certifications (preferred):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer / DevOps Engineer
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