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Azure Solution Architect I

Microsoft Azure, Azure Migration, Azure Networking, Azure VMware Solutions, Next-Generation Firewall, VM Migration, VMware Server, Load Balancing Tools, Network Tools & Technologies

We are seeking an Azure Solution Architect I to lead a high-stakes migration project from an on-premises datacenter to Azure, utilizing Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and other technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive migration strategy, ensuring seamless connectivity, exemplary security measures, and maintaining high system performance throughout the process.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the end-to-end migration strategy from on-premises to Azure, leveraging AVS and Azure Migrate tools
  • Architect and implement connectivity solutions, including ExpressRoute, to integrate with a second data center and a secondary Azure region
  • Design secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure patterns, integrating VMware environments, load balancers (F5), firewalls, storage solutions, and SQL databases in Azure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams – network, security, database, and operations – to ensure seamless integration, workload mobility (vMotion), and minimal downtime
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, compliance, and project timelines
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues, propose innovative solutions, and adapt architectural designs as needed throughout the project lifecycle
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, offering clear updates, technical recommendations, and risk assessments to inform decision-making
Requirements
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in solution architecture
  • Extensive experience in designing and executing datacenter-to-cloud migrations, with a focus on Azure and AVS
  • Proven expertise with VMware, ExpressRoute, vMotion, Azure Migrate, and related networking, security, and infrastructure components
  • Strong understanding of multi-region architectures, including failover strategies and secondary region design
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide diverse technical teams and engage with non-technical stakeholders
  • Fluency in English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
  • Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and VMware certifications
Benefits
  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn