Microsoft Solution Architect (Cloud/Azure) Contract or Permanent
Microsoft Solution Architect (Cloud/Azure) Contract or Permanent
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Responsibilities
We are actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Solution Architect to join our dynamic team for an exciting new project based in Melbourne. We require an individual with a deep and proven background in Microsoft technologies encompassing both on-premises solutions and extensive expertise across the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This critical role demands someone capable of designing and overseeing the implementation of complex scalable and secure cloud solutions that align with our strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a unique blend of theoretical architectural knowledge and practical hands-on experience. Were specifically looking for an architect who has honed their technical skills as a developer mastering the intricacies of code and system functionality before successfully transitioning into a comprehensive solution architecture role. This practical understanding of implementation is paramount ensuring that proposed designs are not only innovative but also feasible and robust when brought to life.
This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment. We offer flexibility for both permanent employees and contract engagements.
Qualifications :
Key Requirements:
Architectural Design & Strategy:
- Lead the design and development of end-to-end cloud solutions ensuring alignment with business requirements architectural principles and best practices (e.g. Well-Architected Framework).
- Define and articulate cloud architecture patterns blueprints and roadmaps for complex systems.
- Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical leadership across project lifecycles.
- Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies tools and platforms to enhance solution capabilities and efficiency.
- Ensure solutions are scalable resilient secure cost-optimized and performant.
Cloud Platform Expertise:
- Leverage extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure including IaaS PaaS and related services such as Azure Functions Logic Apps Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Service Bus and Azure Active Directory.
- Design and implement secure network architectures within Azure (e.g. VNets ExpressRoute VPN Gateways).
- Develop and implement cloud security strategies including identity and access management (IAM) data encryption and compliance controls.
Technical Leadership & Development Background:
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams fostering adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
- Utilize a strong technical development background (e.g. .NET C# Python) to understand implementation challenges and bridge the gap between design and execution.
- Contribute to code reviews and provide hands-on support where necessary especially during critical phases or complex integrations.
Data & Analytics Focus:
- Lead the design and implementation of robust Data Warehousing concepts and solutions on Azure including data ingestion transformation and storage strategies (e.g. Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage).
- Demonstrate proficiency with Azure Databricks for complex data engineering pipelines large-scale data processing and advanced analytics workloads.
- Utilize and recommend appropriate Microsoft Database tools (e.g. SQL Server Azure SQL DB Azure Cosmos DB Azure PostgreSQL/MySQL) based on solution requirements.
- Design comprehensive Reporting and Analytics solutions using tools like Power BI ensuring data integrity accessibility and actionable insights.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders product owners project managers and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Present complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Act as a technical liaison between various teams and external vendors.
Operational Excellence:
- Design solutions with operational considerations in mind including monitoring logging alerting and disaster recovery strategies.
- Promote and implement DevOps practices and automation for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Additional Information :
At NCS Australia youll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus youll be mentored by some of the industrys best and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go!.
We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits so dont forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about whats on offer.
We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity inclusivity and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application please dont hesitate to reach out to us at
Why join us:
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.
NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.
Agencies:
Weve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process no fee or payment will be given.
Work rights and background checks:
To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
