Microsoft Azure Architect (Digital Manager)

$145,000 - $170,000/Yr

Huron Consulting Group - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Microsoft Azure Architect (Digital Manager) at Huron Consulting Group is a pivotal role that combines technical expertise with leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud analytic solutions using Microsoft Azure. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders, leading project delivery, and mentoring other cloud engineers, all while ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. The role is dynamic and offers significant visibility within the organization, making it ideal for candidates looking to advance their careers in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud analytic solutions using Microsoft Azure services, Fabric workloads, and broader technologies.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and standards for security, compliance, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Document and communicate solution architectures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and refine frameworks and tools for solution delivery, such as guardrails, automated reviews, and accelerator creation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to business areas, technology partners, and other domain experts.
• Lead project delivery workstreams and teams.
• Mentor and coach other cloud engineers and developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• At least 10 years of experience in cloud computing, preferably with Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of Azure services and features, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Active Directory, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Fabric workloads and features, such as Power BI, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Semantic Model, Data Factor, Data Flow, Notebooks, Data Activator, Reflex, Deployment Pipelines, Workspace, Apps, etc.
• Proficient in cloud architecture design patterns and principles, such as microservices, serverless, etc.
• Experience in cloud migration, integration, and deployment
• Certification in Microsoft Azure, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Data Engineer, Fabric Engineer, Power BI Data Analyst, Azure Data Scientist, etc.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Wellness Program including free annual health screenings and coaching
• On-site workshops and ongoing programs recognizing major events in employees' lives throughout the year.