Azure Cloud Solution Architect

Responsibilities: - Design solutions within Azure and Kubernetes (AKS), in line with functional and non-functional requirements, as part of a scrum team. - Ensure that the designs align with the Enterprise IT and reference architecture. - Expand the reference architecture based on evolving needs and industry trends. - Oversee the implementation of the solutions you have designed. - Document architecture decisions for future reference. - Contribute to architecture governance board. Experience and Knowledge: - Minimum of 15 years of IT experience. - Strong knowledge of Cloud Native Architectures and Cloud Design Patterns. - Experience in application architecture based on Azure PaaS services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). - Proficiency in working with container-based solutions, and in particular with AKS - Proficiency in Azure PaaS services such as Azure Functions, API Management, Azure Cache for Redis. - Ability to anticipate Azure costs. - Familiarity with different data stores (SQL DB, NoSQL(Cosmos DB, Redis), etc.) and their advantages and disadvantages. - Understanding of messaging services like Event Hubs, Event Grid, and Service Bus - Familiarity with the Hub & Spoke topology and the most recurrent network building blocks. - Experience with automation and CICD pipelines, in both DevOps and GitOps organizations. - Experience in architecting secured solutions, IAM integration with Azure AD using OpenID Connect, SCIM and OAuth protocols. - Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experience in a SAFe working environment is a plus.