Our client, a major bank in New York City (Midtown Manhattan), is looking for talented Senior Cloud Architect.
Permanent position with competitive compensation package (160-175K), excellent benefits, and target bonus.

This is hybrid commute position with 2-3 days per week in the office.

** Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in US 
- NO H1 Visa support for this role

Senior Cloud Architect
with strong Microsoft Azure for our Cloud Infrastructure team.
Must have a deep understanding of Azure cloud computing, architecture design, and implementation strategies.
Will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions on Azure.
Will act as a manager for a small team of cloud professionals, providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of robust Azure cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
• Support and oversee the migration of existing applications and infrastructure to Azure, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
• Develop design patterns and reference architectures to mature cloud offerings and guide consumers in implementing optimized and compliant solutions.
• Ensure Azure cloud solutions meet stringent security and compliance requirements, implementing best practices for data protection and risk management.
• Establish and enforce Azure governance policies and practices, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, cost management, and resource optimization.
• Provide technical leadership to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate daily with partner teams such as Cloud Engineering, Data, Security, AppDev, AI, and Enterprise Architecture to understand business needs and deliver solutions that meet enterprise standards and expectations.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing, evaluating and recommending new approaches to enhance our cloud offerings and landscape.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design on Microsoft Azure utilizing various IaaS and PaaS offerings.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years of experience in technical architecture.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, secure, performant, and resilient Azure cloud architectures, inclusive of cloud migrations.
• Strong understanding of Azure security and governance principles and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of common architecture principles, patterns and practices, such as SOA, microservices, RESTful APIs, MVC, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience managing or leading technical teams.

Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable


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