Azure Solution Architect I

We are seeking an Azure Solution Architect I to lead a high-stakes migration project from an on-premises datacenter to Azure, utilizing Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and other technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive migration strategy, ensuring seamless connectivity, exemplary security measures, and maintaining high system performance throughout the process.
We accept CVs in English only.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the end-to-end migration strategy from on-premises to Azure, leveraging AVS and Azure Migrate tools
• Architect and implement connectivity solutions, including ExpressRoute, to integrate with a second data center and a secondary Azure region
• Design secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure patterns, integrating VMware environments, load balancers (F5), firewalls, storage solutions, and SQL databases in Azure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - network, security, database, and operations - to ensure seamless integration, workload mobility (vMotion), and minimal downtime
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, compliance, and project timelines
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, propose innovative solutions, and adapt architectural designs as needed throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, offering clear updates, technical recommendations, and risk assessments to inform decision-making

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in solution architecture
• Extensive experience in designing and executing datacenter-to-cloud migrations, with a focus on Azure and AVS
• Proven expertise with VMware, ExpressRoute, vMotion, Azure Migrate, and related networking, security, and infrastructure components
• Strong understanding of multi-region architectures, including failover strategies and secondary region design
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide diverse technical teams and engage with non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in English (B2+ level)

• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and VMware certifications

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!