Full-Time Cloud Architect

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cloud Engineer to lead the design and deployment of modern, intelligent, and automated cloud solutions within Fortune Brands Innovations.

This role will have a strong emphasis on Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, AI Integration, Microsoft 365 applications, and process automation, supporting our IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture and business teams.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in transforming enterprise IT through cloud-native design, maximizing the value of Microsoft Azure and other cloud platforms, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance collaboration and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture & Strategy: Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure PaaS-based cloud architectures, primarily in Microsoft Azure.
• AI & Automation Enablement: Architect and integrate AI/ML capabilities using Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, AI Builder, etc., and drive automation workflows.
• Microsoft 365 Integration: Extend and customize Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) to align with business requirements.
• Cross-Cloud Strategy: Support multi-cloud strategies and solution portability, with familiarity in AWS, GCP, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• DevOps & CI/CD: Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and improve development cycles across PaaS and Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Security & Governance: Define and enforce security, compliance, and governance frameworks across cloud and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Optimization & Monitoring: Analyze and tune application and service performance, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in IT and enterprise cloud architecture roles.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure PaaS offerings.
• Deep experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power Platform, Teams, SharePoint, and Graph API.
• Demonstrated success integrating AI/ML solutions in real-world cloud applications.
• Solid understanding of DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification.

Core Competencies:

• Cloud-Native Design: Expertise in designing solutions using cloud-first principles and PaaS models.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide teams and stakeholders through complex cloud transformations.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting and innovation.

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