Expertise in Azure BLOB storage and Hierarchical Namespace (HNS) file systems
General back-end application storage familiarity
Strong verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively with tech and non-tech stakeholders
Responsibilities
Configure and establish Azure BLOB storage systems and Kubernetes architecture
Align storage solutions with client policies and standards
Provide expert guidance on design proposals, identifying scalability and support issues
Train and support internal teams in system maintenance
Address immediate knowledge gaps for the team
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a prestigious client (Northeastern University)
Gain exposure to cutting-edge Azure technologies
Collaborate with a diverse team of technologists
Flexible working arrangements available
Professional development opportunities through training and support
Full Job Description
Core responsibilities:
Configure and stand up Azure BLOB storage and Kubernetes-based storage architecture
Ensure storage setup matches the client's internal policies/expectations
Act as a knowledgeable "sounding board" when their dev partner (Northeastern University) proposes designs - flag scalability/support concerns, not just take orders
Support/train the internal team on how to maintain what's built
Bridge a short-term knowledge gap
Key skills needed:
Strong Azure experience (Azure SQL Server, Azure Kubernetes a plus)
BLOB storage and HNS (Hierarchical Namespace) file system experience
General application back-end storage experience
Good communication/executive presence - will be on calls with 7-8 people of mixed technical levels
Does NOT need deep AI expertise (the platform is AI-based, but this role is infrastructure-only; architecture/design comes from the Northeastern partner)
