Automation & Infrastructure Lead, Digital Transformation & Innovation

BDO USA, P.C.•Grand Rapids, MI

19h

About The Position

The Automation & Infrastructure Lead serves as the integration and cloud lead for all DT&I product and process development, with primary emphasis on system-to-system communications, process automations, and Azure environment definitions and configurations. This role owns the design and implementation of enterprise integration patterns, workflow orchestrations, and cloud infrastructure provisioning that enable the DT&I product portfolio to operate reliably within BDO’s Azure ecosystem. The role works in close coordination with the AI & Digital Innovation Delivery Lead and the Data & Analytics Lead to ensure seamless delivery of well-integrated, properly provisioned, and secure solutions. The Automation & Infrastructure Lead partners closely with the Director of Assurance Architecture & Digital Innovation and cross-functional teams to align integration practices, infrastructure standards, and product delivery with assurance service delivery objectives, firm policies, and security standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, required
Ten (10) or more years of experience in infrastructure engineering, integration architecture, cloud operations, or related technology fields, required
Five (5) or more years of experience designing and implementing enterprise integration solutions, process automations, and workflow orchestrations, required
Three (3) or more years hands-on experience provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure environments including subscriptions, networking, identity, and security, required
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Bicep, Terraform, ARM Templates) for Azure environment provisioning and configuration management, required
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure including environment provisioning, networking (VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints), identity (Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities), and security services (Key Vault, Defender for Cloud), required
Strong understanding of process automation lifecycle including workflow design, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring, required
Experience with workflow and automation platforms (Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, Durable Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid), required
Extensive knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Bicep, Terraform, ARM Templates), Azure Policy, and Azure Resource Manager, required
Expert-level knowledge of Azure environment architecture, provisioning, configuration management, and cloud governance
Proven ability to serve as a hands-on automation architect and infrastructure engineer while providing team leadership and operational governance
Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns (API-based, event-driven, message-queue, batch), workflow orchestration, and process automation
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on automation, reliability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and leadership
Strong knowledge of Azure security best practices, identity management (Entra ID, RBAC), secrets management (Key Vault), and compliance considerations
Ability to work across technical teams and business stakeholders in complex, fast-paced enterprise environments
Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
Ability to travel up to 10%, no relocation required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with a focus in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology. preferred
Experience designing enterprise integration patterns (API gateway, pub/sub, message queues, ETL/ELT), preferred
Experience delivering enterprise-scale automation and infrastructure solutions in professional services, assurance, or accounting industries, preferred
Experience with post-merger integration including Azure environment consolidation, tenant migration, and infrastructure alignment, preferred
Experience with integration middleware (Azure API Management, Data Factory, Service Bus, Event Grid), preferred
Experience with Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Cost Management), preferred
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), source control (Git), and containerization (Docker, Azure Container Apps), preferred
Familiarity with data architecture and ability to collaborate with development and data engineering teams on integration dependencies
Experience presenting infrastructure and automation recommendations to governance bodies (e.g., Architecture Review Boards)

Responsibilities

Designs and implements enterprise integration patterns (API-based, event-driven, message-queue, batch) connecting DT&I products with firm systems and third-party platforms using Azure API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Data Factory
Serves as the principal technical authority on workflow orchestration, process automation, and system-to-system communication patterns across the DT&I portfolio
Architects and implements process automation solutions using Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, Durable Functions, and related workflow engines to streamline business and operational workflows
Evaluates and integrates emerging automation tools, workflow engines, and integration platforms to continuously improve connectivity and process efficiency
Designs integration monitoring, error handling, retry policies, and dead-letter queue strategies to ensure resilient, fault-tolerant data flows
Owns the Azure environment strategy for the DT&I portfolio including subscription architecture, resource group design, naming conventions, tagging policies, and environment lifecycle management (dev, test, staging, production)
Designs and implements infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Bicep, Terraform, and ARM Templates for repeatable, auditable Azure environment provisioning and configuration management
Configures and manages Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints), identity (Entra ID, managed identities, RBAC), and security services (Key Vault, Defender for Cloud) across all DT&I environments
Implements environment monitoring, alerting, and cost management using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Azure Cost Management
Partners with the Data & Analytics Lead and BDO National IT to define Azure governance policies, cost optimization strategies, and resource standards for DT&I workloads
Ensures compliance with Azure governance best practices, firm security policies, and regulatory requirements across all DT&I environments and integrations
Ensures all DT&I automation workflows and Azure environments remain compliant with applicable SLAs and uptime requirements
Partners with risk and compliance stakeholders to maintain alignment between infrastructure, integrations, and firm governance requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Willingly accepts share of less desirable assignments
Acts as a direct supervisor to engineering and development team members, as assigned
Acts as a career advisor and mentor to engineering and development team members as assigned