Senior Azure Engineer/Architect

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! 

  

A Little About Us 

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience for all by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts—driving real, measurable results for clients. 

  

A Little About You 

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

The Senior Azure Architect will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced DevOps and infrastructure solutions, driving efficiency, security, and reliability across the entire software development lifecycle within the Azure environment.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Azure Cloud Architecture: Architect, develop, and maintain scalable Azure DevOps pipelines and automation processes, leveraging Azure IaaS and PaaS services.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and scripting tools like PowerShell and ARM templates.

• Collaboration and Best Practices:
  Work closely with development teams, Azure architects, and other DevOps engineers to enforce best practices for version control, branching strategies, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

• App Services & Networking: Implement and manage Azure App Services, Azure SQL, and KeyVault for high availability and performance. Design and manage Azure Networking solutions including VNETs, NSGs, and routing (Azure vWAN, VNET Peering).

• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement automated backup strategies using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery. Automate the entire process of failover and failback to ensure rapid recovery in the event of a disaster. Ensure that both IaaS and PaaS environments are protected with end-to-end automated disaster recovery solutions.

• Automation with Cycloid & Azure DevOps: Lead automation initiatives using tools like Cycloid and Azure DevOps to streamline processes, enhance deployment efficiency, and reduce manual effort.

• Security and Compliance: Implement security measures throughout the DevOps lifecycle, including vulnerability assessments, access control, and compliance with security standards and regulations.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and DevOps engineers to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions.

• Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps. Enforce best practices for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.

• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor, maintain, and optimize Azure services for performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.

What You’ll Bring to Zelis

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years in Azure Cloud architecture, with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps, Azure IaaS, and PaaS environments.

• Automation & IaC: Proficiency with Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cycloid, and other automation tools. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using ARM templates, PowerShell, and/or Bash scripting.

• Security: Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including implementing RBAC, Policy, Azure PIM, and security monitoring tools like Azure Sentinel.

• Networking & Infrastructure: Exper