Azure Solutions Architect

We primarily seek a resource who is an experienced Azure Solutions Architect focused on application functionalities and infrastructure aspects on how different components work together. Someone for whom creating advanced and scalable web applications using the Azure platform is a breeze. Due to the scale of the challenges we face, several years of experience as an Solutions Architect will be necessary.

Requirements:

• hands-on experience with Azure services and the ability to provision Azure services to verify design decisions (minimum 5 years of experience),
• able to make decisions on PaaS / IaaS services that are fit for the purpose of the solution,
• able to design Azure Infrastructure and work with the RMG Infrastructure team to get an agreement on the Azure Solution,
• understand Azure Networking and Infrastructure to define end-to-end solution,
• previous experience working with Azure Bicep,
• produce Solution Architecture Document,
• produce Interface Control Document for Rest and SOAP APIs,
• produce Microservices Document,
• have an understanding of SQL and NO SQL databases preferably Azure SQL and Cosmos DB,
• strong concepts on Security Protocols and its usage e.g. SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, JWT, RBAC, Managed Identities,
• good understanding of Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD),
• work with TDA for solution approval,
• work with the Security team to ensure the solution meets security guidelines and requirements,
• understand Azure Landing Zones and policy-based governance,
• good communication skills and attention to details,
• team leading experience is the key to this role,
• familiarity with agile methodologies,
• good problem solving skills,
• fluent English

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.