EZCORP · 3 hours ago
Azure Windows Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expEZCORP is a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. The Azure Windows Architect will ensure the stability and efficient operation of the corporate cloud environment while collaborating with various teams to develop secure and scalable cloud solutions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRetail
Responsibilities
Serves as subject matter expert in a complex array of full stack solutions
Performs research, analysis, design, creation, and implementation of systems to meet current and future requirements
Will be immersed in the elements of development, design, integration, operation, and support for platform services
Works collaboratively with engineering, application and enterprise/solution architects, developers, and PMs to develop and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions
Brings operational efficiencies and cost reductions through cloud growth (while shutting down Cyrus One / other on-prem legacy systems) optimization of current Azure / Oracle cloud spend and will work with DevOps and Architecture for future development efforts
Designs, deploys, and manages Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters to support containerized workloads and microservices architectures
Develops and maintains Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to enable consistent, repeatable, and version-controlled cloud deployments
Evaluates and implements AI/ML services including Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning to enhance business capabilities and drive innovation
Champions automation initiatives across the infrastructure lifecycle, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency through scripting, orchestration, and self-healing systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert – A key certification for Azure architects
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate – Often a prerequisite for higher-level Azure certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate – Useful for architects focusing on security
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert – Beneficial for those working with automation and CI/CD pipelines
5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, and virtualization
Hands-on experience with Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
Expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud solutions
Experience with DevOps practices, automation, and scripting (PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates)
Knowledge of security best practices, governance, and compliance frameworks
Demonstrated experience designing and operating AKS clusters in production environments
Proficiency in Terraform for multi-environment cloud provisioning and state management
Familiarity with Azure AI services and practical applications of generative AI, machine learning models, or intelligent automation
Experience implementing automation frameworks for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and incident remediation
Preferred
Master's degree in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or Business Administration (MBA with IT focus)
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Azure Kubernetes Service specialty certification
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
EZCORP
EZCorp provides pawn and consumer loan services for short-term monetary needs.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$292.5M2025-03-24Post Ipo Debt· $292.5M
1991-08-27IPO
Leadership Team
Timothy Jugmans
Chief Financial Officer
Blair Powell
Chief Customer Service Officer
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