Platform Architect

Overview

Please note this position is based in our Phoenix, AZ Support Office. The Platform Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Azure cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and deploying cloud applications, managing cloud resources, and ensuring compliance with best practices and standards. You will also collaborate with other engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet the business needs and expectations.

High level of proficiency in related IT‑centric business processes such as change management, systems analysis and quality assurance are also required. Experience working within an agile framework is preferred but not required. Flexible work schedules are required due to on‑call and maintenance related nighttime activities. This includes weekend activities when needed. These flexible schedules may include the necessity to work alternative hours outside of the traditional business workday.

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud applications using Azure services and tools
• Manage and optimize cloud resources, such as virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, networks, etc.
• Implement and enforce security policies, access controls, and encryption methods
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud performance, availability, and reliability issues
• Document and update cloud architectures, processes, and procedures
• Research and evaluate new cloud technologies and trends
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Comply with change control, development life‑cycle and release management policies and procedures.
• Respond to escalated issues, conduct advanced troubleshooting/research and report on workarounds and resolutions per ITIL‑management best practices.
• Drive standardization of operating system deployment methodologies.
• Act as backup to other infrastructure engineers as needed

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in cloud engineering, preferably with Azure
• Advanced knowledge of Azure services, such as App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure AD, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure design around Subscriptions, Tenants, Billing Management
• Proficient in programming languages, such as Bicep, HCL, Python, Power Shell, etc.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform)
• Experience with cloud development tools, such as Visual Studio, Azure Dev Ops, Azure CLI, etc.
• Experience with Azure Data Lake and Data Warehouses preferred
• Experience with cloud security concepts, such as identity and access management, encryption, firewalls, etc.
• Experience with cloud architecture patterns, such as microservices, serverless, etc.
• Experience with cloud testing and monitoring tools, such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, etc.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
• Azure certifications required (Associate and/or Expert)
• Knowledge of ITIL v3 required
• Working knowledge of AGILE project management
• Retail environment experience is preferred but not required.

Personality Traits:

• Maintain high levels of integrity and dependability.
• Maintain a focus on results, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Works well in a team environment and effectively manages work activities.
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Be extremely flexible and adaptable.
• Demonstrates the ability to function and stay focused in a constant pressure, fast growing and ever‑changing organization.

Communication

Skills:

• Ability to competently understand, speak, read and write English.
• Provides guidance, coaching and training.
• Ability to produce professional written communication including project submittals, complex Visio documents and knowledge‑base articles.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, project steering committees and customers.
• Requires excellent interpersonal communications skills.

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