Role: Azure Solution Architect
Location: Houston TX (Hybrid)
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Job Description:
- We are looking for a highly skilled Azure Solution Architect with expertise in full stack development data warehousing Generative AI and a strong understanding of the power and energy industry. The successful candidate will design implement and optimize solutions that leverage modern technologies to drive business transformation. This role requires a mix of technical acumen industry knowledge and innovative thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture & Design:
- Design and implement scalable and secure solutions on the Azure platform integrating fullstack data and AI components.
- Develop architecture frameworks and best practices tailored to the power and energy sector.
- Ensure solutions are robust scalable and compliant with industry regulations.
Full Stack Development Expertise:
- Design and implement responsive frontend applications using frameworks like Angular React or Vue.js.
- Build backend services and APIs with .NET Node.js or Python.
- Optimize and manage cloudnative deployments with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure App Services.
Data Warehouse & Analytics:
- Architect and deploy modern data warehouses using Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake
- Experience or knowledge on other Data Platforms like Snowflake Databricks etc..
- Exposure to Time Series data models such as Azure Data explorer Influx etc
- Create data pipelines ETL/ELT workflows and ensure highperformance data processing.
- Develop and implement data models for analytics visualization and reporting using Power BI or other tools.
Generative AI & Machine Learning:
- Develop and integrate Generative AI models (e.g. OpenAI GPT models or Azure Cognitive Services) to create innovative solutions tailored for the energy sector.
- Leverage AI for predictive analytics demand forecasting and intelligent automation.
- Ensure responsible AI practices focusing on fairness privacy and interpretability.
- Power Industry Focus:
- Understand the unique challenges of the power and energy industry including grid management load balancing and regulatory compliance.
- Build solutions that support energy trading renewable energy analytics and smart grid operations.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead crossfunctional teams of developers data engineers and analysts to deliver impactful solutions.
- Act as a technical advisor for key stakeholders including executives and business leaders.
- Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
- Azure Expertise: Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory Azure Cognitive Services Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions and Azure API Management.
- Full Stack Development: Proficiency in frontend (React Angular or Vue.js) and backend (React Angular) development.
- Generative AI: Experience with OpenAI APIs Azure OpenAI Service or other Gen AI platforms.
- Data Engineering: Strong knowledge of ETL processes data modeling and data pipeline optimization.
- DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines containerization (Docker) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps or Terraform.
- Industry Experience: Solid understanding of the power and energy industry including energy trading renewable energy grid management and regulatory requirements.
- Experience delivering solutions that support operational efficiency and sustainability.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
- 10 years of experience in solution architecture with at least 5 years in Azurebased environments.
- Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure AI Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
- Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Skills:
Azure Solutions Architect Azure Data Engineer Azure Data Engineer Azure AI Engineer React Angular React Angular OpenAI APIs Azure OpenAI Service CI/CD pipelines