Cloud Architect Lead

Important Information:

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years in cloud architecture, including 5 years focused on Azure.
• Job Mode: Full-Time
• Work Mode: Remote

Job Summary:
The Cloud Architect Lead at Encora is responsible for managing and driving the delivery, coordination, and implementation of Azure cloud solutions. This pivotal role requires collaboration across Beazley, development teams, and SRE teams, focusing on building resilient, secure, and scalable cloud architectures. The Cloud Architect Lead will leverage Azure best practices to enhance cloud infrastructure and strategy, enabling cost-effective and optimized performance in alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Act as the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) Lead for transitions, overseeing Statements of Work (SoW) and project kickoffs, ensuring alignment with project schedules and standards.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Azure cloud strategy that aligns with the organization's objectives and forward-looking vision.
• Design Azure-based cloud solutions that prioritize resilience, scalability, and security, and that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for efficient provisioning, resource management, and deployment in Azure.
• Establish and enforce rigorous security protocols, focusing on identity management and compliance adherence.
• Continuously monitor and optimize Azure infrastructure to ensure cost-efficiency and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert guidance on Azure-related initiatives.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of technology components, promoting best practices and shared methodologies across projects.
• Ensure strict adherence to project standards, mitigate any deviations from project plans, and champion best practices within cloud architecture.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Azure architecture, including in-depth knowledge of cloud strategies and implementation.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, particularly within cloud environments.
• Expertise in Azure services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, and cloud security best practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Role-specific Requirements:

• Experience leading cloud transition initiatives and serving as the main point of contact for cloud architecture projects.
• Ability to create scalable and secure Azure cloud environments aligned with organizational needs.
• Familiarity with identity management, compliance requirements, and best practices in cloud security.

Technologies:

• Azure services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Security Center, and Azure Resource Manager.
• Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Monitoring and optimization tools for Azure environments.

Skillset Competencies:

• Strategic cloud architecture planning and execution.
• Expertise in Azure infrastructure management and security.
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and code-based provisioning.

About Encora:
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner for some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital-native companies. With over 9,000 experts across 47+ global offices and innovation labs, Encora specializes in Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora hires professionals based on skills and qualifications, with a commitment to non-discrimination based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.