Platform Architect

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Please note this position is based in our Phoenix, AZ Support Office. The Platform Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Azure cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and deploying cloud applications, managing cloud resources, and ensuring compliance with best practices and standards. You will also collaborate with other engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the business needs and expectations.High level of proficiency in related IT-centric business processes such as change management, systems analysis and quality assurance are also required. Experience working within an agile framework is preferred but not required.Flexible work schedules are required due to on-call and maintenance related nighttime activities. This includes weekend activities when needed. These flexible schedules may include the necessity to work alternative hours outside of the traditional business workday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred
At least 7 years of experience in cloud engineering, preferably with Azure
Advanced knowledge of Azure services, such as App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure AD, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Azure design around Subscriptions, Tenants, Billing Management
Proficient in programming languages, such as Bicep, HCL, Python, PowerShell, etc.
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform)
Experience with cloud development tools, such as Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Azure CLI, etc.
Experience with cloud security concepts, such as identity and access management, encryption, firewalls, etc.
Experience with cloud architecture patterns, such as microservices, serverless, etc.
Experience with cloud testing and monitoring tools, such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, etc.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Azure certifications required (Associate and/or Expert)
Knowledge of ITIL v3 required
Working knowledge of AGILE project management
Maintain high levels of integrity and dependability.
Maintain a focus on results, quality and customer satisfaction.
Works well in a team environment and effectively manages work activities.
Project a professional demeanor and appearance.
Be extremely flexible and adaptable.
Demonstrates the ability to function and stay focused in a constant pressure, fast growing and ever-changing organization.
Ability to competently understand, speak, read and write English.
Provides guidance, coaching and training.
Ability to produce professional written communication including project submittals, complex Visio documents and knowledgebase articles.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, project steering committees and customers.
Requires excellent interpersonal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Azure Data Lake and Data Warehouses preferred
Retail environment experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy cloud applications using Azure services and tools
Manage and optimize cloud resources, such as virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, networks, etc.
Implement and enforce security policies, access controls, and encryption methods
Monitor and troubleshoot cloud performance, availability, and reliability issues
Document and update cloud architectures, processes, and procedures
Research and evaluate new cloud technologies and trends
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Comply with change control, development life-cycle and release management policies and procedures.
Respond to escalated issues, conducts advanced troubleshooting/research and reports on workarounds and resolutions per ITIL-management best practices.
Drives standardization of operating system deployment methodologies.
Acts as backup to other infrastructure engineers as needed

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day!
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