Industry: All
Term: Contract
Province: BC
Category: Information Technology
Experience: 5 - 10 Years
On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for an Azure Solution Architect Specialist to support the migration of the data center to Azure Cloud.
Responsibilities:
• Technical Guidance and Support:
o Provide technical leadership and guidance regarding development, deployment, and maintenance phases
o Facilitate, lead and guide technical discussions ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
o Develop best practices and support requirements for Azure solutions and support
o Offer support for cloud development teams and resolve infrastructure/application issues
• Review and create As-Is On-prem Architecture information
o Review and understand the current on-prem data centre and disaster recovery footprint
o Facilitate the creation of as-is information for applications and related infrastructure
o Gather and analyze business and technical requirements to design scalable and effective solutions.
o Analyze existing systems and infrastructure to propose improvements.
• Design and Implement Cloud Architectures:
o Design, and develop, scalable, secure, reliable and cost-effective cloud solutions compatible with Azure cloud that meet business requirements
o Analyze target Azure infrastructure and propose improvements
• Translate Functional Requirements:
o Convert functional requirements into technical specifications and cloud solutions.
o Ensure solutions align with business goals and compliance requirements.
• Collaboration and Communication:
o Work closely with stakeholders, including developers, administrators, Program managers, and the project team to ensure successful migration
o Communicate effectively about cloud architecture and its implications.
• Stay Updated:
o Keep abreast of the latest developments in cloud computing and the Azure platform and assist with applying them with the team
o Implement best practices for security and compliance.
Qualifications:
Must-Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Computer Engineering.
•Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) required.
• Extensive experience with Azure services such as Azure Container Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking particularly within public sector environments.
• Experience and knowledge with Oracle and Linux stack and migration are a plus.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and Bicep is a plus.
• Hands-on experience working with Azure services and deploying applications to Azure. Experience with Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments
• Continuous Improvement: you love to make things better, whether it is a technical problem, improving a business process or workflow within the team.
• Collaborative Communication: you are collaborative, you like people as much as you like technology, you work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Technical Knowledge: You possess strong technology strategy, networking, infrastructure, security, and development skills.
• Develop, Configure, deploy/roll out, maintain, support solutions, and diagnose technical issues. (i.e. SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) – Cloud and/or On-Premise.
• Expert understanding and knowledge of various enterprise architecture methodologies (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, SAFe, etc. and ability to adapt and develop hybrid applications of methodologies to meet needs.
Nice to Have:
• Azure certification & 5+ years of experience implementing Azure resources.
• Experience working in the public sector.
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About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 11592
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