We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our team to work on a corporate wide large program. This is a hands-on technical role where you will spend as much time building solutions as you do in designing and working with others to deliver them.
You will be able to span the disciplines of Solution Architect and Developer, as comfortable with "nuts and bolts" as you are with "big picture".
Overview
Technical leadership role focused on Azure-focused solutions, leading and delivering complex projects, mentoring others, and aligning with business strategy and architecture teams.
Job Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics
- Excellent communicator both verbally and written
- Experienced, mature, influential, assertive and diplomatic
- Able to operate independently or as part of a larger team
- Able to technically manage other people on large scale projects
- Able to network with industry peers and customers
- Industry leading knowledge of chosen subject matter
- A flexible approach to work and prepared \"go the extra mile\" to exceed customer expectations
- Applies knowledge and skills through handling complex problems beyond own area of expertise
Technical Spec - Essential
Deep experience of Azure Integration Services, particularly Logic Apps but also Event Grid, Service Bus, Integration Accounts, API ManagementStrong developer background on the Microsoft platformDeep experience of PaaS, IaaS, SaaSExperience of hooking the PaaS environment into the existing IaaS setupsDeep understanding of security within all layers in particular around PaaSAbility to design and deliver complex solutions that include messaging, data storage, APIsAbility to lead a development team and supervise the work of othersExpert knowledge of Microsoft AzureAbility to implement CI / CD solutions, ideally using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, but not essentialStrong .NET / C#Working knowledge of building containerised applications using DockerKnowledge of Agile development processes and practicesExperience of setting up DevOps environmentsTechnical Spec - Desirable
NoSQL platforms such as MongoDB, Cassandra, ElasticSearchKnowledge of other cloud platforms, especially AWSAbility to design and build containerised infrastructure using Kubernetes, HelmMessaging systems such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus etcGood performance engineering skillsExperience and possibly certification in Agile project managementScripting languages such as PSCore, BASH etcResponsibilities
Principal responsibilities but not limited to the following :
Act as technical authority and ‘evangelist’ for chosen subject matterWork alongside the business strategy team, supporting the development of the business-wide solutions and services strategyWork alongside the architecture team to identify, develop and promote chosen subject matter solutions within our customer base, owning the ongoing solutions portfolioTechnically manage the lifecycle of chosen subject matter focussed solutionsProvide a technical governance overlay for active projectsProvide technical mentoring to Technical Consultants and Systems EngineersBuild and maintain a strong relationship with the channel partners internal technical teamMaintain high level of industry awareness through training and self-development; keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategiesUndertake individual consultancy assignments, analysing customer requirements, gathering and analysing data and recommending solutionsEnsure consultancy assignments are undertaken consistently and with qualityProduce and update assignment documentation as requiredEnsure that hand over to relevant support organisation is successfully completedExperience and Qualifications
As a Technical Lead, you should be considered an expert in the design and deployment of Microsoft Azure focused solutions that encompass the following capabilities :
Azure Active Directory (incl. P2 features) and Azure Active Directory ConnectAzure Governance and ComplianceAzure networking (Virtual networks, Subnets, VPNs, Network Security Groups)High availability, Load Balancing, Application GatewaysIdentity and authentication, Azure AD ConnectDesirable Qualifications
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