HTC Global Services wants you. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global you'll collaborate with experts. You'll join successful teams contributing to our clients' success. You'll work side by side with our clients and have long-term opportunities to advance your career with the latest emerging technologies. At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks. Job Description: The Azure Enterprise Architect will perform advanced analysis and design work involving all technical aspects of supporting, improving, and enhancing client's mainframe modernization project. This position requires strong experience in Azure architecture, including the design and implementation of scalable solutions, as well as proficiency in Microsoft technologies such as .NET Core, C#, MS SQL Server, SSIS and Azure DevOps. The ideal candidate will also be skilled in developing custom integrations and managing infrastructure within Azure environments. We are seeking a proactive team member who will be responsible for enhancing assigned applications, addressing production issues, and ensuring optimal performance of Azure solutions. Work assignments will follow a defined software development life cycle (SDLC) process, utilizing Agile methodologies for effective project delivery. The Azure Enterprise Architect will collaborate with multiple agency stakeholders to ensure that solutions meet business requirements and are delivered error-free, supporting client's regulatory obligations. Essential Functions: Architectural Design: Develop and implement scalable Azure solutions tailored to the needs of the Mainframe Transformation project. Technical Expertise: Leverage strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including .NET Core, C#, MS SQL Server, Azure DevOps, and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Azure solutions with existing systems and applications, including those based on C#, SQL Server, and ASP.NET MVC. DevOps Practices: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate deployments and streamline development workflows. Custom Integrations: Design and manage custom integrations within Azure environments to enhance application functionality (MuleSoft, Go-Anywhere, SFTP etc.) Performance Optimization: Enhance assigned applications, address production issues, and ensure optimal performance of Azure solutions. ETL Processes: Utilize SSIS for developing and maintaining ETL processes to facilitate data migration and transformation between systems. (Nice to have). Infrastructure Management: Maintain Azure infrastructure for both production and non-production environments, ensuring optimal performance and availability. (Nice to have). Risk Management: Construct risk assessments and remediation plans for complex service proposals and advanced technologies. Environment Setup: Utilize Azure templates to create and configure new environments efficiently. Network Understanding: Understand and manage Azure networking concepts to ensure secure and reliable connectivity between resources. Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, process flows, and design specifications. Subject Matter Expert: Act as a trusted advisor for technical services, providing insights and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders. Skills and Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft technologies such as Visual Studio, SQL Server, and ASP.NET MVC - 7 years Required. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues - 7 years Required. Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic environment - 7 years Required. Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines - 7 years Required. Extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications with stakeholders - 7 years Required. At least six [6] years of hands-on experience in Azure architecture and related technologies - 6 years Required. At least six [6] years of experience in Azure DevOps, including writing CI/CD pipelines - 6 years Required. At six years [6] years of experience in software development using C# - 6 years Required. At least Six [6] years of experience in .NET Core development, working in a team environment - 6 years Required. Proven technical leadership skills and ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders - 6 years Required. Ability to analyze customer service requirements and design service solutions to meet those objectives - 6 years Required. Understanding of Azure networking concepts and infrastructure maintenance for production and non-production environments - 6 years Required. Ability to create and configure new Azure environments using Azure templates - 6 years Required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in computer science or a related field - 4 years Required. Experience with PDF generation using iText and familiarity with Mulesoft and GoAnywhere - 4 years Preferred. Familiarity with mainframe migration strategies using SSIS as data transformation tool - 4 years Preferred. Knowledge of mainframe technologies and systems is a plus - 4 years Preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 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