Principal Azure Engineer

Overview

Create and redesign broad technical infrastructure and information systems that define how servers, networks and storage systems work together to support the needs of the organization. Document current state architecture, design ideal state architecture and develop plans and solutions to deploy new solutions that meet emerging business needs. Ensure stability and scalability, anticipating capacity growth through careful planning and awareness of trends.

Please note:
This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to be in office 2-3 days a week at the St. Petersburg, FL corporate HQ location.

This role will help drive and implement engineering solutions and strategies that will enable Dev Ops and Azure hybrid cloud technology adoption. This includes designing and participating in the development of cloud-based solutions that scale to help deliver both internal and business-facing applications. This role will leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks and programming languages to provide a repeatable catalog of secure platform services including virtualized and container-hosted services.

• Research and recommend innovative technologies and approaches for private and public cloud infrastructure management, upgrades, or improvements, while adhering to technical or budgetary constraints.
• Proactively plan capacity monitoring and scaling of platforms and applications.
• Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as costs, performance, and security to determine solution patterns and services.
• Participate in software system programming, validation, deployment, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, including mentoring others, gaining consensus across teams & individuals, substantiating technical decisions, validating team recommendations, integrating efforts into a comprehensive strategy, and delivering results on time.
• Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements, flow charts and technical diagrams.
• May occasionally work a non-standard schedule including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud
• Experience with application architecture including web APIs and APIM
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC);
  Terraform is preferred
• Experience with on-premises and cloud-based networking, including Private Link and Graph Connector
• Good knowledge of on-premises and cloud security practices (CIS + MCSB)
• Knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Type Script)
• Some familiarity with Linux, particularly Ubuntu, Red Hat, or CentOS
• Experience working with CI/CD Pipelines or Stack Orchestration
• Experience working with Git
• Experience with Agile/Scrum planning tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops)
• Knowledge of Enterprise-Scale Landing Zones

• Experience with Container tools including Kubernetes and Docker and AKS
• Experience with Active Directory w/SSO integration

Microsoft Azure Certifications preferred but not required.

Bachelor’s:
Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s:
Computer Engineering, High School (HS) (Required)

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Less than 25%

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.