This position contributes to the assessment, design, build, and deployment of SaaS solutions utilizing industry best practices within a private Microsoft Azure environment. You will be part of a highly innovative fast-paced team, incorporating and inventing emerging software technologies to deliver best practice SaaS and PaaS solutions in the Microsoft Azure environment.
Responsibilities- Participate as a solution architect in the project team and provide agile software delivery, best-practice expertise to deliver results for an organization.
- Lead the strategic planning and technology roadmaps for a major federal agency.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust Azure cloud solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with our strategic goals.
- Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of Azure-based systems.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Stay abreast of the latest Azure features and best practices in cloud architecture.
- Ability to perform market research and make specific recommendations including a SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat)
- Provide deployment information technology planning and implementation support.
- Assist in developing project roadmaps for iterative implementations and functional expansion in phases leveraging agile/lean methodologies.
- Ensure successful analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of agile software development solutions across the enterprise.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to develop detailed plans and assist with business process changes, problem resolution, and functional decisions.
- Guide functional & technical customer teams in brainstorming and gap-analysis sessions in the effort to guide modernization efforts in accordance with the organization's long term strategy.
- Proactively anticipate potential roadblocks and take corrective action to keep the project on track while escalating issues to project management as needed.
Qualifications- Experience assessing, designing, deploying, and/or sustaining various industry best of breed financial management SaaS applications and/or ERPs.
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including infrastructure, networking, and security.
- Strong knowledge of Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Azure App Service, Azure Storage, and Azure Functions.
- Significant experience in systems analysis and solution development of IT solutions to meet government business requirements.
- Experience with Azure administration, Azure development, and DevOps processes.
- Familiarity with governance, data platforms, disaster recovery, and IT operations.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates.
- Experience with cloud migration projects and/or hybrid cloud / on-premises environments with SAP S/4 HANA.
- Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and experience with tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are a plus.
- Significant experience defining, translating and/or mapping business requirements to technical requirements.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Experience managing technology strategies (preferred PMP or equivalent project management experience).
Educational & Work Qualifications:- 4 Year degree in computer sciences, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
