Job Description
Azure Cloud Architect
New Iron is seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Architect for a contract-to-hire role in Austin, TX.
Our client is seeking to enhance the scalability of their API and re-architect it to minimize cloud costs.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in architecting cloud-native scalable and performant APIs, .NET programming, and implementing cost-effective solutions in Azure.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and design scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions using .NET technologies.
- Evaluate our current cloud infrastructure and identify areas for optimization to reduce costs.
- Lead the re-architecting efforts to refactor existing applications and services to optimize resource utilization.
- Implement cost-saving strategies to reduce Azure cloud spend while ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Monitor system performance metrics and analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions for growing systems.
- Manage cloud infrastructure in Azure, including provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of cloud infrastructure management, with a focus on Azure.
- Strong background in .NET/C# development
- Proven track record of re-architecting applications to reduce cloud costs while maintaining performance and scalability.
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, including infrastructure as code, microservices, and serverless computing.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and tools.
- Familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Functions, Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, etc.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.