Senior Azure Architect

<p>In <a href="https://www.natechsa.com/en" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener"><strong>Natech,</strong></a> we are growing our Technology Innovation Team and we looking for a:</p><p><strong>Senior Azure Architect!</strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br/></p><p>The Senior Azure Architect (SAA), will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure on Azure for all fintech products and services we offer. The SAA will work closely with our Development, Innovation, and IT teams to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our system in a production environment. The SAA is an experienced problem solver with expertise in CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes, as well as possessing a strong background in .NET, Azure CLI and IaC. <br/></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Solution Design </strong> </p><ul> <li>Architects and designs cloud-based solutions. </li> <li>Designs CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies using tools like Azure DevOps. </li> <li>Advises clients on optimizing their Azure resource usage and costs. </li> <li>Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Developers, Security Officers, the IT/IS team, and business stakeholders, to gather requirements, and provide technical guidance. </li> </ul><p><strong>Infrastructure Planning </strong> </p><ul><li>Plans and designs the cloud infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, computes resources, and identity management. </li></ul><p><strong>Cloud Migration</strong> </p><ul> <li>Assists client-organizations in migrating their on-premises infrastructure and applications to the Azure cloud. </li> <li>Uses Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technologies like Terraform/Bicep to automate infrastructure deployment. </li> </ul><p><strong>Security, Performance and Compliance </strong> </p><ul> <li>Ensures that Azure-based solutions meet the highest standards of security and compliance.</li> <li>Designs and implements strategies for high availability and disaster recovery in Azure.</li> <li>Optimizes the performance of Azure solutions by fine-tuning configurations, optimizing network traffic, leveraging caching mechanisms, and monitoring performance metrics. </li> </ul><p><strong>Documentation and Knowledge Sharing</strong> </p><ul> <li>Documents the architecture, design decisions, and implementation details of Azure solutions. </li> <li>Shares knowledge and providing guidance to the development team and other stakeholders.</li> </ul><p><strong>Main Requirements </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in Azure DevOps, CI-CD, Docker, and Kubernetes. </li></ul><ul> <li>Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles and tools, especially Bicep. </li> <li>Skillful in deploying and managing production workloads on Azure or another related cloud like AWS. </li> <li>Strong knowledge of Azure networking, storage, and computer services. </li> <li>Experienced in Azure security and compliance (e.g., Azure Policy, Azure Active Directory). </li> <li>Working knowledge of project management flows and processes on large-scale projects. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Good knowledge of .Net core programming, SQL.</li> <li>Bachelor's or master's in computer science or a related field. </li> <li>5+ years of experience as Cloud Architect preferably in Fintech or large complexity heavy duty systems.</li> </ul><p><strong>Languages</strong></p><p>English (Mother Tongue/ C1 level, oral &amp; written)</p><p>Greek (Mother Tongue/ C1 level, oral &amp; written), optional</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Join a motivated team that values respect, support, and joy of life and enjoy…</strong></p><p>- Attractive Compensation and Benefits package</p><ul> <li>Stock Options Plan</li> <li>Corporate Pension Scheme</li> <li>Corporate Health and Life Insurance</li> <li>Meal Allowance</li> </ul><p>- Participation in challenging Fintech Projects from technological and business aspect</p><p>- Flexible Work Arrangements (including contract-based agreements)</p><p>- Work-Life Balance initiatives (e.g., Hybrid Work)</p><p>- Professional Development in Greece &amp; abroad</p><p>- Annual training budget</p><p><strong>Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Belonging</strong></p><p>We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone.</p><p>We recognize and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees, and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust.</p><p>We welcome and celebrate each unique characteristic a person holds (including, disability, gender identity or expression).</p><p><strong>Learn how we deal with </strong><a href="https://careers.natech.gr/compliance-terms-acceptance/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>GDPR Compliance</strong></a></p>