Azure Cloud Solutions Architect
Introducing FRONTSTEPS — the #1 software platform for HOAs, Builders, Security & Patrol Experts, Realtors, and Homeowners. We deliver technologies that simplify how people build, connect, operate, and secure modern communities, with a diverse range of products and services.
As you’d guess for a Colorado-based software company, we balance a “work hard, play hard” approach to things. We’re very much focused on growing the business and taking care of our customers, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating wins and consuming the libations that live in the fridge. FRONTSTEPS was recently ranked in the top 100 Digital Companies in Colorado and we are dedicated to becoming one of the best places to work in the Denver metro area.
FRONTSTEPS owns the largest market share in the core markets that we serve. We’re looking to aggressively grow our business by investing in dynamic and talented developers, enhancing our existing platforms and developing new market-leading software solutions. FRONTSTEPS is headquartered in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Irvine, CA and Toronto, Canada.
Job Description
The Azure Cloud Solutions Architect is a technical individual who has a passion for delivering high quality software using the latest technologies. As such he/she has a proven track record of delivering high quality solutions in a cloud environment (preferably Microsoft Azure). Must have a hands-on approach and be highly adept at analyzing software requirements to create and document quality solutions-based designs, working with other senior engineers and architects when needed. Expected to understand what constitutes good architectural practices and make sure others on the project team follow these standards.
Primary responsibility would be to design, document and help implement a highly available, scalable and performant enterprise micro-services platform for our current solution stack and plan and execute the strategic implementation of each of our existing enterprise solutions onto the platform.
Expected to be highly proactive when addressing issues concerning requirements, technical matters and when resolving production issues. Must have the ability to work on complex projects and solve complex technical and operational problems. A lead participant in the development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of highly complex solutions in adherence to company standards. Acts as a resource for teammates with less experience.
Responsibilities
- Primary Architect and Technical Leader for development of micro services platform that supports our mission-critical applications
- Design and implement a FRONTSTEPS specific platform and fully integrated modules/solutions that allow our customers to expand their services with additional product offerings in real time
- Work closely with the Scrum Teams, Product Managers and UI/UX resources to determine a fluid and scalable architecture that allows for continued emerging design
- Participate in and lead stakeholder brainstorming, technical planning and design sessions. You're not just a passive observer, but an active contributor and facilitator.
- Craft the technical vision by mapping requirements to technical solutions, communicated through functional and technical design documents.
- Articulate execution strategy through roadmaps, project sizing/estimating and implementation plans.
- Ensure quality through enforcement of best practice and project governance.
- Build prototypes and proofs of concept to validate technical decisions
- Lead by example through implementation of challenging, cool and cutting edge core components.
- Lead internal training (technology training and/or application specific-training).
- Potential to grow into a leadership role within the office, including driving technical thought leadership and taking on people management responsibilities.
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Information technology studies
- MCSE or other Microsoft certifications (preferably Azure Certifications)
- 2 years PaaS experience in Azure (AWS experience is also an asset)
- 2+ years Azure experience
- 1+ years with Azure Service Fabric
- 3 years Web Apps experience
- 3 years Azure Classic Web and Worker Roles experience
- 5 years Microsoft Data Platform Skills
- 2 years - SQL Azure, Azure Tables
- 5 years - Visual Studio with Continuous Integration and Azure as a deployment target
- 2 years - Infrastructure as code
- 2 years – Containerizations (Docker or other)
- 5 years PowerShell experience (JSON, XML, other scripting an asset)
- 5 years Microsoft SQL Server experience (Configuration, Administration and Tuning)
- 5 years development in C# or other .Net technologies-
- Experience mentoring and/or managing others
- You are a technologist at heart, who loves to think high-level, while still being able to get your hands dirty when needed
- You are increasingly excited about the way the Web is evolving and the power that frameworks like Angular and React are bringing to client side development
- You are looking for an opportunity be part of Web's transformation, and to be surrounded by people who are passionate about building fluid modern, responsive (or adaptive!) and engaging user experiences for the browser
- You are personable, enthusiastic, a strong communicator, and are detail oriented
- You have shown you can rise to the challenge, think on your feet, and problem solve
- You can work in high pressure situations with demanding clients under tight timelines while keeping your cool.