Azure Cloud Architect in Portland, Oregon - #67797 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 67797

Azure Cloud Architect
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Staff Engineer / Azure Cloud Architect to join our team and help design, implement, and maintain a scalable, secure, and high-performance Azure-based platform for an interpreter services application. As a key member of the team, you will leverage your expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud technologies to drive the evolution of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration of cloud-native solutions for our interpreter services platform.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a mission-critical platform that connects interpreters with clients across various industries, providing real-time language translation services.

This is a hybrid position in Portland, OR.

Azure Cloud Architect Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Design:
Lead the design and implementation of the Azure cloud architecture for our interpreter services platform, ensuring scalability, high availability, and security.
Develop cloud-native solutions using Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and more.
Design and implement a cloud-based microservices architecture, optimizing performance and reducing latency for real-time communication applications.
Provide guidance on best practices for building efficient, cost-effective cloud environments while maintaining high standards of security and compliance.

Platform Development & Integration:
Collaborate with software engineers to architect and optimize platform services, including real-time communication (voice and video), scheduling, billing, and data storage.
Drive cloud adoption by migrating existing services to Azure or integrating new features within the Azure ecosystem.
Define and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or similar tools for automated provisioning and management of cloud resources.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Ensure the operational reliability of the Azure environment, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud services.
Automate and streamline processes for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Monitor and resolve cloud performance issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal service delivery.

Security & Compliance:
Enforce security best practices across the platform, leveraging Azure security tools such as Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and others.
Ensure that cloud services meet compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and follow proper identity and access management (IAM) protocols.
Implement robust data encryption and disaster recovery strategies.

Collaboration & Leadership:
Mentor and guide junior engineers, helping them build their Azure cloud knowledge and skills.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, UX/UI designers, and data scientists to ensure the seamless delivery of services.
Contribute to the technical roadmap, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in the platform.

Compensation: $70-$90/hr.

VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks! 
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you'll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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