Associate Azure Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Argentina.

📋 Description

• Assess, enhance, and steer the development of Azure environments for clients utilizing managed services.

• Conduct Azure Well-Architected Reviews.

• Recognize architectural risks and identify opportunities for modernization.

• Formulate recommendations for cost optimization.

• Convert customer needs into actionable, well-defined solutions.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Customer Success, and senior architectural resources.

• Enhance the reliability, security, operational maturity, and cost-effectiveness of client environments.

• Contribute to the creation of reusable architecture standards, assessment templates, and governance practices.

• Assist in defining and validating automation and AI-enabled workflows for architecture assessments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in infrastructure, cloud engineering, consulting, managed services, or similar technical positions, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure.

• In-depth knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Azure Policy, and Azure Cost Management.

• Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework.

• Experience in participating in architecture reviews, design reviews, technical governance, or customer-facing architecture engagements.

• Ability to convert technical and business needs into practical Azure-based solutions.

• Capacity to assess architectural risks and trade-offs, and to develop solution recommendations, implementation strategies, scope definitions, assumptions, dependencies, and effort estimates.

• Proven experience in evaluating cloud environments and pinpointing opportunities to enhance cost efficiency, operational maturity, reliability, and performance.

• Excellent written communication, presentation, and documentation abilities.

• Capability to lead technical discussions and articulate architectural recommendations and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical teams.

• Competence to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Customer Success, and architecture teams.

• Good judgment to recognize when initiatives surpass the scope of managed services and necessitate consulting or senior architectural involvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Access to the latest tools and technologies in cloud computing.