Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Engineer/Solutions Architect to join our team and drive cloud transformation initiatives. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with architectural design to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement Azure cloud solutions and architecture patterns
Lead migrations from on-premises infrastructure and other cloud providers to Azure
Develop and maintain integrations with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments
Build cloud-native applications, integrations, and automation tooling
Manage and optimize web application hosting solutions on Azure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Ensure security, compliance, and best practices across all cloud implementations
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Document architectural decisions, processes, and technical solutions

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5 or more years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering or solutions architecture
Azure Expertise: Strong proficiency with Azure services including compute, storage, networking, and security
Integration Experience: Proven experience integrating with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments
Migration Skills: Experience planning and executing migrations from on-premises and other cloud platforms to Azure
Development: Ability to build cloud-native integrations and automation tooling
Web Hosting: Experience with web application hosting, deployment, and management on Azure
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in or experience with transportation industry solutions and challenges
Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Azure Developer)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep)
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Instances)
Experience with PowerBI, Logic Apps, or Power Platform

Technical Skills

Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Azure Active Directory and identity management
Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
PowerShell, ARM templates, or Terraform
Networking concepts and Azure networking services
Security and compliance frameworks
Database technologies (SQL Server, Azure SQL, Postgres)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Certification

Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Certification

Compensation and Benefits

At Kittelson, our approach to compensation and benefits is built around a few core principles:

We take the long view and think in terms of total compensation, which goes well beyond base salary and encompasses retirement planning, insurance, time-off benefits, professional development opportunities, and a year-end performance bonus open to all team members
Incorporate choice and flexibility, knowing each of our team members has unique circumstances and benefit preferences
Continuously monitor and adapt by keeping a pulse on external market pay and trends in the geographies where we operate
The range for this position is $100,000-130,000, which is a combination of your base salary plus an employer-funded 401K retirement contribution (no match required and no vesting period). Position in this range is determined by candidate’s experience and location.

Apply

If you have a passion for helping communities and want to work with a great team that is making a difference in transportation today, we want to hear from you! Please express interest in this position by using the “Apply Now” button below. During the application process you will be asked to provide some contact information, answer a few questions, and upload a resume. For a more in-depth overview of our hiring activities, view the brief videos about Our Approach to Hiring.

Kittelson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

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