Azure Solutions Architect

Job title: Azure Solutions Architect Department: Platform Engineering / Data Services Location: Local Minnesota Candidates ONLY (hybrid, 3 days onsite in Minneapolis). Pay: 70-77/hr W2 Role Overview The Azure Solutions Architect will lead the design, implementation, and operational excellence of Azure-based infrastructure and services. This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities • Architect and Operate Azure Infrastructure: Design and manage Azure services including Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Logic Apps, Event Hub, and DevOps pipelines • Cloud Strategy & Governance: Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategy, enforce DevSecOps governance, and align with enterprise architecture standards. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain IaC templates for automated provisioning and configuration using tools like ARM, Bicep, or Terraform. • Security & Compliance: Implement IAM roles, access controls, encryption, and auditing mechanisms to protect production environments • Performance & Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud usage, identify inefficiencies, and propose cost-saving measures (e.g., power cycling IRTs, optimizing resource allocation) • Release Management Support: Participate in Azure DevOps and release support meetings to troubleshoot deployment issues and manage pull requests • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare design documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational reports for internal and external stakeholders Required Skills & Experience • 8–15 years of experience in cloud architecture and operations, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure • Expertise in Azure services: Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, DevOps, Logic Apps, and Analysis Services. • Strong understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and Spark Pools • Experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance standards. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git repositories, and release automation. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. • Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate. • Experience with AWS and hybrid cloud space . If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.