Software architect Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Our valued not-for-profit client is currently is managing their cloud environment, while reviewing systems that are involved with their new platform. They are looking for a Azure developer to help with the managing and supporting their integrated connection to the applications involved as well as reviewing their on-premise system for proper communication for their cloud platforms,

% Remote (candidates with the ability to work on-site in Brampton or Ottawa, ON are preferred) - Initial 14 month contract, with possibility of renewal. 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Integration Development

• Design, develop, and implement Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Data Factory pipelines to support business integration needs.
• Create APIs and workflows to enable seamless communication between internal and external systems.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes and data movement solutions leveraging Azure services.

Azure Architecture Design

• Design and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-efficient Azure architectures for integration applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and align solutions with business objectives.
• Implement best practices for logging, networking, security, and monitoring in Azure environments.

CI/CD and DevOps Enablement

• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deploying Azure resources and integration applications using tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or other industry-standard platforms.
• Automate deployment processes to ensure faster and more reliable delivery cycles.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Bicep.

Support and Optimization

• Troubleshoot and optimize existing integration solutions for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Monitor and ensure high availability of integration services and workflows.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data engineers, and architects, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Act as a technical advisor, providing recommendations on leveraging Azure services to solve business problems

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years as an Azure developer or similar experience
• 2+ years working with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps
• Demonstrated experience working with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated experience with Azure services such as Azure Key Vault and Azure API Gateway
• Ability to code with Python and/or C#
• Agile Development and Methodology project delivery experience
• Experience with RESTful APIs and data services.

Nice to have:

• Azure Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with AI and machine learning services on Azure.
• Demonstrated experience implementing infrastructure-as-code using Bicep