Azure Cloud Architect

The Information Technology Division manages, implements and supports the overall technology requirements within the client's organization. It provides a strategy, formulated in close alignment with the business, to deliver these requirements. It aims to establish a deep level of professionalism and confidence in the IT service, change delivery capability & overarching strategy.

The Technology team will have accountability for IT strategy development and maintenance alongside BAU Activities, to support the business in the overall IT architecture and design function, directing and driving the technical direction and quality processes which form part of the overall technology platforms.

The Cloud Architect will be responsible for the creation of a technology framework and providing technical leadership in support of client initiatives in cloud computing and automation, with a focus on the design of systems and services that run on cloud platforms.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability)
• Demonstrate knowledge of DevOps tool chains and processes
• Develop a library of deployable and documented cloud design patterns, based on the AJG application portfolio, as a basis for deploying services to the cloud
• Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the "why," and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation
• Maintain overall industry knowledge on latest trends, technology, etc.
• Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services
• Contribute to DevOps development activities and complex development tasks
• Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for cloud applications
• Troubleshoot and resolution of complex problems within the infrastructure
• Work on designing / implementing / automation procedures for deployment, configuration, patching and upgrading of systems and applications
• Conduct analysis of production systems and performance testing results to identify areas of improvement within the application or infrastructure
• Conduct feasibility studies for existing and emerging cloud technologies
• Provide mentoring and guidance for mid and junior level staff, offering feedback targeted at individual development
• Work closely with vendors, internal groups and outside agencies to provide technical leadership and solutions

Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.

Key Skills and Experience