Azure Solution Architect

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in software development or IT, with at least 4 years in a solution architecture role.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of the Azure ecosystem, including IaaS and PaaS services such as Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage.
• A strong grasp of Azure networking and security is essential.
• Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub Actions.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or Bicep is required.
• Demonstrable experience architecting solutions that incorporate AI/ML services, with a strong preference for experience with the Azure AI stack.
• Experience in the apparel, labels manufacturing, sports, or similar industries is required.
• A natural ability to analyze complex, ambiguous problems and develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with data platforms such as Azure Synapse Analytics or Databricks.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.