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First American Financial Group, Inc. · 1 month ago

Software Solution Architect (Azure Architect) Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $176K/yr

5+ years exp

First American Financial Corporation is a leading entity in the mortgage servicing industry focused on providing superior technology and services. The Azure Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives.

Customer ServiceFinancial ServicesLending

Responsibilities

Design and implement Azure-based architectures for enterprise applications, data, and infrastructure

Develop scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions to meet current and future business needs

Provide architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams

Lead the adoption of Azure best practices, tools, and methodologies across the organization

Collaborate with business stakeholders to define cloud strategies and roadmaps

Evaluate and recommend Azure services and third-party tools to optimize solutions

Establish governance frameworks, including Azure Policies, RBAC, and tagging strategies

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2

Design architectures with a focus on high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization

Monitor and enhance system performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights

Lead cloud migration projects, including planning, execution, and risk management

Modernize legacy applications and systems for Azure compatibility using cloud-native technologies

Incorporate DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools like Terraform, Bicep, and Azure DevOps

Develop automated workflows for resource provisioning and management

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security teams

Mentor junior architects and administrators on Azure technologies and solution design

Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity management

Monitor and optimize the performance and cost of Azure resources

Implement and maintain security best practices, including Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and role-based access control (RBAC)

Ensure compliance with organizational and industry-specific standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC)

Develop and maintain automation scripts and templates (e.g., PowerShell, ARM, Bicep, Terraform) to streamline cloud operations

Automate routine tasks, such as resource provisioning, monitoring, and scaling

Set up and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to ensure system health and performance

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services and applications

Design and implement backup strategies using Azure Backup and Recovery Services

Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity

Configure and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and load balancers

Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between on-premises and Azure environments

Work closely with developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to provide Azure expertise and support

Mentor and train junior administrators on Azure best practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Azure servicesInfrastructure as CodeCloud securityDisaster recoveryMicrosoft Certified Azure Administrator AssociatePowerShellTerraformNetworking conceptsCI/CD pipelinesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration