Senior Azure Cloud & AI Solution Architect (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Azure Cloud & AI Solution Architect (AI): Developing and documenting architectural solutions, including cloud and hybrid systems, using Azure services for computing, networking, storage, and security with an accent on migrating existing workloads and applications from on-premises to the Azure cloud. Focus on embedding security controls, identity management, and governance policies into the architectural design to ensure compliance and protect the cloud environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $170000 to $245000

Company

hirify.global is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland.

What you will do

• Develop and document architectural solutions, including cloud and hybrid systems, using Azure services for computing, networking, storage, and security.
• Gather and translate business and functional requirements into viable technical solutions that meet business objectives.
• Guide the assessment, planning, and execution of migrating existing workloads and applications from on-premises to the Azure cloud.
• Embed security controls, identity management, and governance policies into the architectural design to ensure compliance and protect the cloud environment.
• Analyze and manage cost, optimize resource utilization, and recommend cost-effective solutions within the Azure environment.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, IT administrators, and stakeholders, to ensure successful solution implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture, with significant focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in areas like Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, identity and access management (IAM), and Azure security best practices.
• Act as the subject matter expert on the Azure AI platform, providing technical direction on the use of Azure services like Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Azure OpenAI.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures, especially for AI workloads. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates is also valuable.

Culture & Benefits

• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can grow and excel in your role.
• Inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey.
• Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.