Azure Architect

SME | 8- 10 YRS
Cloud Architecture and Design and Development § Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability) § Demonstrate knowledge of DevOps tool chains and processes § Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the organization for CGI's cloud end-to-end architecture, including AWS, Azure, CGI and future providers, networking, provisioning, and management § Develop a library of deployable and documented cloud design patterns, based on the application portfolio, as a basis for deploying services to the cloud § Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the “why,” and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation § Maintain overall industry knowledge on latest trends, technology, etc. § Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services § Contribute to DevOps development activities and complex development tasks § Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for applications Lead the architectural oversight and guidance for the design and implementation of the Azure Landing Zone in alignment with Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). Define governance, networking, security, and operational best practices, and facilitate a structured handover of the implemented landing zone to IT Operations, ensuring operational readiness and continuity. Consultation § Drive scope definition, requirements analysis, functional and technical design, application build, product configuration, unit testing, and production deployment § Ensure delivered solutions meet/perform to technical and functional/non-functional requirements § Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of an issue, including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to service owners § Ensure delivered solutions are realized in time frame committed; work in conjunction with project sponsors to size and manage scope and risk § Provide support and technical governance, expertise related to cloud architectures, deployment, and operations Thought Leadership § Provide thought leadership in industry and to fellow team members across business and technical project dimensions solving complex business requirements § Demonstrate forward thinking around where the organization is going and how technology can support these efforts § Advocate and define cloud architecture vision from a strategic perspective, including internal and external platforms, tools, and systems § Provide thought leadership to support CGI's cloud and DevOps IP development and product roadmap (CGI SiteReliability360, CGI CloudConnect, CGI ServiceInsight etc.) Mentoring § Act as the coach and mentor to team members and technical staff on their assigned project tasks § Develop a cohesive team and ensure their continued success § Lead the definition and development of cloud reference architecture and management systems § Conduct product work reviews with team members

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