Azure Solutions Architect

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of enterprise-grade Azure solutions. This role sits within the Solution Group and requires a blend of high-level architectural blueprinting and hands-on DevOps leadership. You will be responsible for integrating AI/ML services (Azure OpenAI) into supply chain and inventory management systems for the apparel and manufacturing sectors., * Architect & Design: Lead enterprise-grade designs on Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS), ensuring high standards for security, scalability, and performance.

• AI Integration: Design and integrate Azure AI and Azure OpenAI services into existing applications to drive business innovation.
• DevOps Leadership: Champion CI/CD best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep.
• Technical Strategy: Collaborate with product managers and business leaders to align technical roadmaps with long-term goals in the Apparel/Sports industries.
• Ultimate Escalation Point: Act as the final authority for complex technical challenges, performing root cause analysis and architecting remediations.
• Industry Focus: Architect solutions for supply chain visibility, digital customer engagement, and inventory management.

• 10+ years in software development/IT, with at least 4 years in a Solution Architecture role.
• Azure Ecosystem Mastery: Deep knowledge of AKS, App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Storage.
• DevOps & IaC: Proven expertise in Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions and Terraform/Bicep.
• AI/ML Experience: Demonstrable experience architecting solutions that incorporate the Azure AI stack.
• Industry Experience: Required experience in Apparel, Labels Manufacturing, or Sports industries.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent., * Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Data Platforms: Familiarity with Azure Synapse Analytics or Databricks.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.