Senior Azure Architect - Data Platform

Req  NTT DATA Services, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA Services and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA Services currently seeks a Senior Azure Architect
- Data Platform to join our team in Westchester, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).Overview:

Create design specifications and Azure reference architectures

Prepare technical implementation roadmaps for Azure adoption.

Design state-of-the-art technical solutions on Azure that address Customers requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and performance and leverage existing investments in Azure/MS platforms.

Conducting proof of concepts and demonstrations for products and offerings.

Configuration and deployment experience in the following:
Azure PaaS technologies, Azure apps technologies such as Azure SQL, Azure Tables, Cache, SQL Server DW, Azure AD etc.;
Azure IaaS Technologies such as VMs, Virtual networks, Express Routes, Standard/Premium storage etc.

Establish automation platform for deployment using Docker, Kubernetes etc.

Provide technical direction to development teams on Solutions implementation and governance.

Automation using in Shell scripting, Python/R programming, .NETDefine cloud network architecture using Azure virtual networks, VPN and express route to establish connectivity between on premise and cloud

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in architecting software or cloud solutions 2+ years’ experience as a cloud architect. Also should be Hands-on cloud/application architect5+ years of experience
- Specialist Microsoft SQL Server Core Database Administration SQL Server Reporting Services
SSIS SQL Server Integration Services
SSRS SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS
SQL Server Migration Assistant SSMS
Transparent Data Encryption TDE3+ years of experience Technical Architect-Technical Architecture-Microsoft Azure2+ years of experience Architect-Dev Ops-Digital Technologies:

MS Azure, Azure Dev Ops, Docker, Shell Scripting, SQL and etc.

Methodologies:

Agile, Dev Ops Nice  to Have Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly convey complex topics to a diverse audience.

Experience with Azure data service and products (i.e. Data Factory, Data Lake Analytics, Analysis services, Azure stream analytics, Databricks, Azure functions)

Experience with relational, graph and/or unstructured data technologies such as SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, HD Insights

Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BIExperience with machine learning tools such as Azure ML Building and supporting critical technology components with DR capabilities

Experience with CICD using Azure Dev Ops Azure Security and Identity services

Previous experience with Cloud/Hosting solutions and common container/automation platforms – Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.

Architect and implement challenging web based production ready solutions for our clients

Gathering and using customer requirements to develop cloud and on-premises solutions, including high-level designs, and professional services scopes against industry recognized best practices.

Strong scripting skills (Power Shell preferred)#INDAPPS This position is only available to those interested in direct staff employment opportunities with NTT DATA, Inc. or its subsidiaries.  Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors or the equivalent will NOT be considered. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that starts from…