Azure Cloud/Enterprise Data Architect

Overview: Highlight is seeking an Azure Cloud and Data Architect to remotely support a cloud development program supporting our federal customer.Responsibilities: This individual will be responsible for building enterprise-scale cloud and architectures in an Azure environment.Qualifications: • BA/BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent combination ofeducation and/or experience. • 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect. • 5+ years of experience in other technical roles such as developer or systems analyst. • Strong consultative skills at a cross functional level. Good presentation and communication skills with the ability to translate and clearly formulate technical issues. Strong project and team management skills. • One or more Microsoft Azure Cloud Certifications. • Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, enterprise solution architecture designs, data pipeline, cloud and data security, data management, and cloud operations. • Hands on experience with Azure cloud and data architecture. Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with serverless, container, and pay-per-use cloud services and architectures. Big Data experience with Azure cloud technologies. Advanced Analytics and reporting/dashboarding experience with Azure cloud technologies. • Experience with Data Governance, Data Engineering, and Data Science. Machine Learning experience and machine learning operations (MLOps) experience. Expertise with both structured and unstructured data management and analytic technology.About Highlight: For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results. Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers. To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us [email protected] include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.-: #nwhp