Cloud Azure Architect

Req ID:221131

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Cloud Azure Architect to join our team remotely in the United States.

As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will help our customers by:

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  Understand and develop requirements, design with Cloud Center of Excellence and work with project team to implement solutions

  
  
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  Leading advisory consulting engagements to guide their cloud journey

  
  
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  Follow the project delivery, understand current and future needs and priorities

  
  
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  Advocating and educating our customers about the industry trends and best practices

  
  
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  Enabling our Cloud Managed Services team to always innovate and improve our customer's large cloud footprint

  
  

Why the Role Is Important:

Our Cloud Solution Architects are technical leaders in their craft. They bring deep experience and strategic insight spanning from Architecture, Design and Development Leadership to client-facing solution skills which are the best in the industry. They take personal ownership of the technical envisioning, scope and sales pursuits.

Once You Are Here, You Will:

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  Meet with clients to understand their Cloud IT needs (lead architect assessment meetings), and determine gaps between those and technical functionality, and collaborating with all stakeholders to generate mutually agreeable and advantageous solutions.

  
  
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  Explain complex technical topics in an understandable manner and gain consensus on project plans.

  
  
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  Work with the customer and our delivery team to refine our backlog and define expectations

  
  
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  Participate in an active Agile team and lead the movement, including acting as a Product Owner representative working with the internal Delivery team.

  
  
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  Conducts AWS or Azure Well-Architected Reviews of the customer cloud environment

  
  
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  Work in Central Standard Time (CST)

  
  
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  Share customer feedback with staff and contribute to the overall sales strategy.

  
  

Basic Qualifications:

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  3+ years of experience working in software and on Azure technologies and cloud native services

  
  
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  3+ years of experience with DevOps technologies

  
  
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  Fluent in English

  
  
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  Ability to speak and write in Spanish

  
  

Preferred experience:

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  Azure(and AWS) Solutions Certification

  
  
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  Kubernetes Certification (CKA or CKAD)

  
  
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  Experience with management of Cloud environment

  
  
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  Understanding of IT/ workflows in large enterprises

  
  
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  Knowledge of common databases

  
  
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  Understanding of modern programming languages

  
  
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  Ability to work remotely with minimal travel (0 - 20% of the time) to meet with customers and to attend events relevant to the business including training, conferences and trade shows (post Covid-19 restrictions)

  
  

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.