Azure Solution Architect (Oil & Gas)(RARR Job 4973)

Domain: Oil & Gas, Manufacturing (Mandatory)

The solution architect role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of homegrown and commercial off-the-shelf IT solutions using Microsoft Azure and their integration with various systems and applications. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, evaluating technology options and guiding development teams to deliver scalable, secure and efficient solutions with a specific focus on application modernization

Key responsibilities:

Architectural Leadership

• Serve as the Azure Solution Architect with specific sector knowledge, setting the direction for cloud architecture and ensuring alignment with the organization's technical strategy and OG industry standards
• Uphold industry best practices and standards specific to the OG sector.

Technology Roadmap

• Construct and continuously update an Azure-focused technology roadmap aligning with the organization's long-term goals.
• Explore and identify cutting-edge Azure services and features that can propel technological advancement. Strategically plan and implement upgrades to bolster the organization's competitive position and enhance the scalability of Azure-based solutions.

Solution Design

• Took the lead in designing complex Azure solutions with a strong focus on ensuring scalability, robust security and cost-effectiveness and alignment with the nuanced demands of the OG industry

Stakeholder Engagement

• Worked in tandem with various service lines such as engineering divisions and business stakeholders, to align Azure architectural strategies with the core business objectives and ensure the designs were in sync with the business's forward direction. Possess the ability to effectively communicate Azure technical strategies to nontechnical stakeholders, thereby facilitating their participation in informed decision-making.

Mentorship and Guidance

• Offer Azure technical leadership and mentorship to solution squads
• Cultivate an environment of innovation, continuous improvement,t and technical prowess across the organization

Compliance and Best Practices

• Guarantee Azure solutions meet regulatory demands and OG-specific standards including those related to safety environment and operations

Risk Assessment

• Proactively identify and assess technical risks linked with Azure infrastructure and applications Collaborate with multifaceted teams to formulate and implement measures to alleviate the detected risks As a Solution Architect it is crucial to pinpoint potential risks during the solution development phase and devise comprehensive risk mitigation plans for all solutions crafted

Industry Expertise

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and standards in the oil and gas industry. Evaluate the potential impact of new technologies and provide recommendations for adoption both in upcoming solution designs as well as enhancement of solution architectures

Vendor Management

• Engage with external vendors and technology associates to scrutinize third-party offerings compatible with Azure Integrate these third-party solutions effortlessly ensuring they complement and reinforce the broader Azure architectural strategy and the business objectives