Contractor Senior Azure Solution Architect

12 month plus contract 1099 or Corp to Corp

The primary aim for this role is delivering strategically driven, cloud focused technology initiatives and projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successfully delivering results in a fast paced and dynamic business environment. He needs to have the ability to pick up different technology systems, learn key requirements and dependencies critical to ensuring a successful delivery. Key to the success of this role is having a deep understanding of implementing Cloud Systems, being able to translate business needs and deliver, well documented, technical solutions,

1) Total IT experience of 10 to 16 Years.
2) 3 + years of experience in Application Architecture, Design
3) 3 + years of experience in Application Development and Deployment

4) 3 + years of experience in working with onshore team & AGILE methodology

Requirements

1. Knowledge of D365 F&O
2. Experience with D365 F&O automation using Azure DevOps
3. Strong understanding of emerging cloud technologies and standards.
4. Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security best practices, automation technologies and ideally DevOps operating models.
5. Practice continuous improvement and continual learning, staying abreast of trends and changes in the technology field.
6. Design and implement cloud solutions, working to agreed standards and principles.
7. Should have experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying cloud-based applications and services using Azure technologies, including Service Fabric.
8. Experience working with Infrastructure as Code preferable.
9. Experience with Azure architecture and SaaS services like Service Fabric, SQL on Azure, App Insights, App Services, Functions Apps
10. Hands on experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and SOLID principles.
11. Knowledge on microservices architecture and service communication patterns using message queuing platforms such as Service Bus.
12. Version control tools like Azure DevOps/VSTS and Git. SDLC tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA.
13. Knowledge on code review tools and techniques would be preferred.
14. Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including design documents, deployment guides, and runbooks.
15. Mentoring and coaching junior developers and other team members on Azure development and deployment best practices.
16. Ability to learn new concepts and carry out technical research.
17. Demonstrated ability to gain consensus in a diverse working group that may involve both IT and business leaders across multiple disciplines.
18. Understanding of ITIL IT Service Management methodologies.
19. Demonstrated ability work on diverse technical, and complex projects to completion.
20. Strong communication skills, collaborating across diverse functional teams.
21. Experience drafting and delivering communications to ensure full transparency within all levels of the business.
22. Achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis.
23. Excellent problem solving skills with a structured thinking process