Role: Senior Azure Solutions Architect
Location: Dallas, TX (100% On-site)
Compensation: $64.40/hr (W2)
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Extension Likely)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of enterprise-grade Azure solutions. This role sits within the Solution Group and requires a blend of high-level architectural blueprinting and hands-on DevOps leadership. You will be responsible for integrating AI/ML services (Azure OpenAI) into supply chain and inventory management systems for the apparel and manufacturing sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect & Design: Lead enterprise-grade designs on Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS), ensuring high standards for security, scalability, and performance.
* AI Integration: Design and integrate Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services into existing applications to drive business innovation.
* DevOps Leadership: Champion CI/CD best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep.
* Technical Strategy: Collaborate with product managers and business leaders to align technical roadmaps with long-term goals in the Apparel/Sports industries.
* Ultimate Escalation Point: Act as the final authority for complex technical challenges, performing root cause analysis and architecting remediations.
* Industry Focus: Architect solutions for supply chain visibility, digital customer engagement, and inventory management.
Required Qualifications
* 10+ years in software development/IT, with at least 4 years in a Solution Architecture role.
* Azure Ecosystem Mastery: Deep knowledge of AKS, App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Storage.
* DevOps & IaC: Proven expertise in Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions and Terraform/Bicep.
* AI/ML Experience: Demonstrable experience architecting solutions that incorporate the Azure AI stack.
* Industry Experience: Required experience in Apparel, Labels Manufacturing, or Sports industries.
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
* Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
* Data Platforms: Familiarity with Azure Synapse Analytics or Databricks.
* Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.