Position: Microsoft Architect Openings: 1 Start: 1/6/2025 Location: Remote - Brazil Duration: 6 month contract w/ extensions Must haves: 8 years of Microsoft Azure Architecture experience Azure DevOps Azure Biceps Azure Logic apps Azure Event Grid Azure Event Hub Microsoft Fabric (newer tool - 1-2 years experience preferred) DevOps Experience Experience managing Microsoft technology and subscriptions Consulting background Experience working within a cloud environment Microsoft Azure Architecture Support Services Key Responsibilities Azure Infrastructure and DevOps: Design, implement, and manage scalable high-performance Azure cloud infrastructure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps tools with proficiency in: Bicep: Author modular and reusable infrastructure definitions. ARM templates: Create and manage complex Azure resource templates. Terraform: Implement multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments. Optimize cloud resource utilization, performance, and costs. Serverless and Containerization: Design and implement solutions using Azure Container Apps: Containerize applications and manage container lifecycles. Implement auto-scaling and traffic-splitting strategies. Develop and maintain Azure Function Apps: Create event-driven serverless compute solutions. Implement durable functions for long-running workflows. Design, develop, and maintain complex workflow automations using Azure Logic Apps. Event-Driven Architecture: Design and implement event-driven solutions using Azure Event Grid, Event Hub, and Service Bus. Ensure reliable event processing, scaling, and error handling in distributed systems. API Management and Networking: Implement and manage Azure API Management (APIM), Azure Front Door, and Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies. Monitoring and Analytics: Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions using Azure Application Insights and Azure Monitor. Data Integration: Develop data integration pipelines using Azure Data Factory for complex ETL processes. Skills: Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI services, and Copilot integration. Familiarity with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud architectures. Compensation : $30/hr to $40/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.