Microsoft Azure Architect THIS IS CONTRACT TO HIRE ROLE AFTER 4-6 MONTHS. H1B VISA SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. USC OR GC HOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY About the job We are looking for an Architect to design, develop, and implement our next generation of software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with a passion for creating innovative solutions. You will work closely with our engineering team to help design and develop new software applications. Job Description: Architect, plan, and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutions that balance simplicity, standards, scalability, extensibility, supportability, and integrity. Experience in evaluating, architecting and managing cloud environments like Azure. Deep experience in different storage technologies ( file, block, object Be able to architect and implement: Azure scaffolding VNET NSG Subnets Gateways Loadbalancers Resource Groups Subscriptions. Dev Test Labs Authentication and remote access technologies. Coordinate activities of applications teams, security, networking, infrastructure and ongoing operational support Lead migration teams and stake holder teams during migration efforts and post validation efforts. Experienced in troubleshooting environment, connectivity and integrations. Provide expert mentorship on standards for design, best practices, engineering changes, and configuration management across the hybrid cloud infrastructure. Provide guidance on core components such as backup, recovery, supervising services within Azure and work with the infrastructure teams with expertise in their respective areas for design, implementation and integration into with on-prem private cloud. Hands on experience in implementing cost optimized solutions (based on usage, business requirements and budget Desired Skills: Self-motivated with a proven track record in architecting & engineering cloud solutions for enterprise environments Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferable to have diagramming skills. Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Adept at learning quickly and grasping technical concepts Able to develop automation and apply it practically to enable efficiencies and eliminate manual tasks THIS IS CONTRACT TO HIRE ROLE AFTER 4-6 MONTHS. H1B VISA SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. USC OR GC HOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY LOOKING FOR 10+ YEARS OF ARCHITECT EXPERIENCE CLIENT PREFERS ONSITE BUT HYBRID AND/OR REMOTE CAN WORK AS 2ND AND 3RD PREFERENCE. Job Type: Contract Pay: $82 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Azure: 1 year (Preferred) AWS: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Camden, NJ 0810