Azure Cloud Architect

Job Description

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us to create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are seeking a self-driven Cloud Architect to plan and design technology solutions for client engagements.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will enable, drive, and lead initiatives focusing on establishing and embedding cloud architecture & design governance across the organization. Key functions include:

• Lead initiatives for setting up cloud architecture & technology strategies, standards, governance, and best practices for the entire organization.
• Identify appropriate cloud technologies for specific solutions and drive efforts to templatize and automate these technologies for scale across all products and applications.
• Architect & design cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) that are optimal, secure, efficient, scalable, resilient, reliable, and compliant with EY standards and policies.
• Design strategies and tools for deploying, monitoring, and managing cloud applications and services.
• Implement DevSecOps processes and CI/CD pipelines using tools like VSTS, Jira, Ansible, Jenkins, Chef.
• Build quick POCs and explore new technology solutions through coding.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Deep understanding of cloud computing, data technologies, business drivers, emerging trends, and deployment options (preferably in Microsoft Azure and AWS).
• Expertise in designing and developing distributed, scalable products and services, including microservices on multi-platform/hybrid clouds.
• Strong knowledge of application, infrastructure, and security architecture, including non-functional aspects like performance and reliability.
• Experience with IAAS and PAAS, good understanding of Azure services, and ability to select appropriate services for workloads.
• Strategic business acumen and ability to align information systems with organizational strategy.
• Proficiency in DevOps, Agile, containers, CI/CD, and tools like VSTS, Jira.
• Experience with software development lifecycle, coding standards, source control, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Knowledge of development platforms like .Net (C#), Java, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies, REST/Webservices, SQL, XML, JSON, Linux, ELK, Splunk, Solr, GIT, Maven, Jenkins, and data analytics/AI technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of deep technology experience in large enterprises or web-scale companies.
• 3-5 years of experience in architecture, design, and support of distributed applications on cloud.
• Consulting experience is a plus.
• Experience presenting ideas, papers, or patents.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers like AWS or Google Cloud.

What We Look For

Highly motivated problem-solvers with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of managing shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, learning opportunities, flexibility, and support for your well-being. We promote diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and bring their authentic selves to work.

About EY

EY is committed to building a better working world through trust, assurance, and transformation, leveraging data and technology across over 150 countries.