Cloud Architect

London Area, United Kingdom

Introduction

Axtria is a global provider of cloud software and data analytics to the Life Sciences industry. We help Life Sciences companies transform the product commercialization journey to drive sales growth and improve healthcare outcomes for patients. We are acutely aware that our work impacts millions of patients and leads passionately to improve their lives.

Since our founding in 2010, technology innovation has been our winning differentiation, and we continue to leapfrog competition with platforms that deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Our cloud-based platforms - Axtria DataMax™, Axtria InsightsMax™, Axtria SalesIQ™, and Axtria MarketingIQ™ - enable customers to efficiently manage data, leverage data science to deliver insights for sales and marketing planning and manage end-to-end commercial operations.

With customers in over 75 countries, Axtria is one of the largest global commercial solutions providers in the Life Sciences industry. We continue to win industry recognition for growth and are featured in some of the most aspirational lists - INC 5000, Deloitte FAST 500, NJBiz FAST 50, SmartCEO Future 50, Red Herring 100, and several other growth and technology awards.

Axtria is looking for exceptional talent to join our rapidly growing global team. People are our biggest perk! Our transparent and collaborative culture offers a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Axtria Institute, our in-house university, offers the best training in the industry and an opportunity to learn in a structured environment. A customized career progression plan ensures every associate is setup for success and able to do meaningful work in a fun environment. We want our legacy to be the leaders we produce for the industry. Will you be next?

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting solutions on Azure Cloud platforms and possess strong DevOps skills, including CI/CD pipelines. The Azure Cloud Architect will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions for Pharmaceutical clients.

Skills Required:

Architect level Experience in Azure Cloud platforms.

Experience with DevOps roles and CI/CD pipelines.

Ability to contribute to DevSecOps development activities and complex development tasks.

Architect level Certifications within multiple cloud platforms.

Working with engineering and infrastructure teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the program.

Proficiency in handling both Cloud Architecture and Application architecture-related issues.

Experience planning, designing, and implementing on-prem to Azure cloud migration solutions.

Deployment and debugging of cloud initiatives under best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Exceptional problem-solving skills.

Act as a Subject Matter Expert for the project’s cloud end-to-end architecture, including Azure networking, provisioning, and Security (IAM) management.

Experience in Azure security (NSG, F/W, Managed Identity, Service Principal) and best practices for zero-trust infrastructure setup.

Knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multitenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).

5+ years of experience in support and administration of Dev/Ops software, Management, and building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps pipeline automation tools.

Hands-on experience with design and setting for Azure resource provisioning.

Experience with infrastructure as code, automation, and configuration management tools.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions for Pharma.

Collaborate with other members of the IT team to determine project requirements and ensure successful implementation of new solutions.

Develop and implement cloud infrastructure policies, procedures, and standards that ensure security, reliability, and scalability.

Work with external vendors to manage cloud infrastructure, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Evaluate and recommend new cloud-based technologies and services that align with the organization's business objectives.

Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud infrastructure design, configuration, and operation.

Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Provide guidance and support to other IT staff on cloud-related issues.

Participate in the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years working in Azure cloud environments, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience working in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

Proficiency in Azure Cloud environments, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Microservices architecture.

Knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, Kubernetes (AKS).

Additional certifications in relevant areas such as Azure Security, Azure Networking, or Azure AI/ML.

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

If you possess the required skills and experience and are passionate about architecting cutting-edge cloud solutions, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.