Azure Cloud Architect

Job Description

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 yourself. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us to build 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 organization.
• Identify the right set of cloud technologies for specific solutions and drive efforts to templatize and automate these technologies for scale.
• Architect & design solutions for cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) that are optimal, secure, scalable, resilient, reliable, and compliant with EY standards.
• Design strategies and tools to deploy, monitor, and manage 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, and deployment options, preferably in Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Experience in defining, designing, and developing distributed, scalable products and services, including microservices on multi-cloud/hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of application, infrastructure, and security architecture, including non-functional aspects like performance and reliability.
• Experience with IAAS and PAAS, with a good understanding of Azure services and workload suitability.
• Strategic business acumen and ability to align information systems with organizational strategy.
• Expertise in DevOps, Agile, containers, CI/CD, and related tools.
• Experience with software development lifecycle, including coding standards, source control, testing, and deployment.
• Proficiency in development platforms such as .NET (C#), Java, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (React/Angular), REST/Webservices, SQL, XML, JSON, Linux, ELK, Splunk, Solr, GIT, Maven, Jenkins.
• Knowledge of Data Ingestion, Analytics, AI technologies is a plus.

To Qualify for the role, you must have

• 3-5 years of deep technology experience in large enterprises or web-scale product companies.
• Experience in architecture, design, and support of highly distributed cloud applications.
• Consulting experience is advantageous.
• Ability to present ideas and technical papers effectively.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud.

What We Look For

Motivated problem-solvers with excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, and a passion for making an impact in a dynamic organization.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, learning opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that fosters equity, belonging, and respect for all backgrounds and identities.

EY | Building a better working world

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