Azure Solution Architect

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and other companies in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for 3 Azure Solution Architects for our IT infrastructure management consulting client. Location: Canada , EST - remote Rate: $90-110/hr CAD C2C Start Date: ASAP Duration: 4 months initially + potential extensions Number of roles: 3 These 3 resources will be part of a large team that works with end core client groups from the entertainment and pharmaceutical space. Azure Architect Should have a strong background in architecting/designing and building Azure landing zone, hands on experience on building landing zones with a strong understanding of Vmware. Key Responsibilities: Architecture & Design: Develop and implement scalable Azure architectures with a focus on modernizing VMware workloads and ensuring robust, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments. Landing Zone Design & Build: Design and deploy Azure landing zones following best practices to support secure, multi-account environments, ensuring compliance, security, and optimal account management. VMware Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize on-premises VMware environments by leveraging Azure VMware Solution (AVS) or Azure Native VMs. Cloud Migration: Oversee end-to-end cloud migration projects, including workload assessments, dependency mapping, migration strategy, and execution. Leverage Azure Migrate and other tools to ensure smooth transitions. Security & Compliance: Ensure that all designs and implementations comply with Azure best practices, security policies, and relevant industry standards. Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Use IaC tools, such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, and Terraform, to automate deployment and management processes. Performance Optimization: Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and scalability following Azure best practices and governance frameworks. Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.