Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
  

• Over 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, including 3+ years with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure.
  

• Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture principles and digital transformation strategies.
  

• Hands-on experience with Azure services across compute, data, messaging, networking, ingress, security, and governance, following best practices.
  

• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and modern software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks.
  

• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams—engineering, operations, and security—in complex, enterprise-scale environments.
  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to unify diverse technical perspectives.
  

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and architects.
  

• Track record of achieving operational efficiencies and scalability in cloud deployments.
  

• In-depth knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
  

• Skilled in developing cost-efficient disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
  

• Capable of linking technical architectures to business outcomes and quantifying value in financial terms.
  

• Experienced in translating business requirements into robust, highly available cloud-based solutions
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading large-scale Azure migrations, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  

• Azure certifications are a plus.
  

• Understanding of domain-driven design (DDD) and event-driven architecture (EDA) concepts.
  

• Knowledge of modern security architectures, including zero trust and policy-based access controls.
  

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or Bicep, is preferred.
  

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to client requirements, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Trusted Role.
  

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
  
• VSP Vision Plan
  
• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Time)
  
• Holiday Break between Christmas and New Years
  
• 7 Federal Holidays
  
• 401K with generous company match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement + additional continuing education benefits
  
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  
• Short/Long Term Disability
  
• Life Insurance Option