We are seeking a knowledgeable Azure Solution Architect II to guide a critical migration from on-premises to Azure.
The chosen candidate will utilize Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and additional advanced technologies to guarantee a fluid transition, prioritizing high availability, security, and optimal performance. The role demands a thorough comprehension of various Azure services, along with strong leadership and communication abilities.
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Responsibilities
- Formulate the comprehensive migration strategy from on-premises to Azure with AVS and Azure Migrate
- Manage connectivity solutions including ExpressRoute to connect with more data centers and Azure regions
- Create scalable and secure infrastructure frameworks using VMware, F5 load balancers, firewalls, storage solutions, and SQL databases within Azure
- Work with multiple teams-network, security, database, operations-to ensure smooth integration and minimal downtime
- Offer technical leadership and direction to engineering teams to synchronize their activities with project objectives
- Address technical problems, develop inventive solutions, and update architectural designs as needed
- Relay project updates, technical recommendations, and risk evaluations to stakeholders
- Track project progress and modify timelines and approaches as necessary
- Maintain adherence to best practices and compliance across the project lifespan
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- Minimum of 10 years of direct hands-on expertise in software development
- Extensive expertise in datacenter-to-cloud migrations particularly with Azure and AVS
- Demonstrable skills in VMware, ExpressRoute, vMotion, and Azure Migrate
- Understanding of multi-region architectures in Azure, incorporating failover and secondary region strategies
- Proficiency in load balancing technologies (F5), firewall configurations, and SQL database deployments in Azure infrastructure
- Exceptional leadership abilities to oversee and instruct engineering teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal capacities to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Preference for holders of an Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
- Preference for holders of VMware certifications
- Advanced proficiency in English (B2+/C1)
- Familiarity with other cloud migration tools
- Background in enhancing cloud performance and managing costs
- Understanding of advanced configurations for cloud security
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
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