Azure Architect
Tiger Analytics · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Cloud Architect with deep expertise in designing, developing, and migrating enterprise technology products to Azure public cloud. You will partner closely with application development teams to guide them through the Design, Build, and Operate stages, helping teams prepare for Cloud Foundation, Onboarding, Security, and Release requirements, and ensuring readiness for all permit and governance processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and migrate enterprise technology products to Azure public cloud.
- Guide application development teams through Design, Build, and Operate stages.
- Ensure readiness for Cloud Foundation, Onboarding, Security, and Release requirements.
- Ensure compliance with permit and governance processes.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure CloudFormation and Terraform.
- Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy.
- Embed security into deployment workflows, manage secrets, and ensure infrastructure adheres to organizational and regulatory standards.
- Architect scalable solutions using Azure services with a strong understanding of networking fundamentals.
- Automate tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Requirements
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Mastery: Proficiency in Azure CloudFormation and Terraform, including declarative syntax, modular design, and version control to build reproducible, secure environments.
- CI/CD Pipeline Engineering: Strong experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy. Ability to design and maintain automated pipelines for build, test, and deployment stages, integrating security scans and rollback mechanisms.
- Cloud Security and Compliance: Understand Azure AD & RBAC policies and encryption standards. Ability to embed security into deployment workflows and manage secrets.
- Networking and Cloud Architecture Fundamentals: Knowledge of VPC design, subnetting, load balancing, and security groups. Grasp of cloud service models (IaS, PaaS, SaaS) and ability to architect scalable solutions using Azure services.
- Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for scripting tasks, API integrations, and pipeline automation.
We're looking for someone with a flexible, can-do attitude — a self-starter who takes ownership, follows through to the finish line, and excels in communication, collaboration, and influencing skills in a highly cross-functional environment.
Benefits
- Significant career development opportunities as the company grows.
- Unique opportunity to be part of a small, fast-growing, challenging, and entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of individual responsibility.