Azure Cloud Architect

SDG is a high-performance software community. We are a team of collaborative and creative consultants who build and deliver custom software for some of the most recognizable local and national brands. In this role, you will be asked to leverage your current skills while also learning new ones. Working in over 500 different technologies and continually learning together, you can expect a one-of-a-kind and award-winning work experience. Our team at SDG has exceptional integrity and the desire to create the best possible customer solutions. We are proud to partner with our customers to consistently provide a successful working relationship as a high-performance team.

We are continuing to grow and are adding a
Azure Cloud Architect
to our team This person will work closely with our customers to build best-in-class enterprise web applications using the latest Microsoft technologies. You will be a part of an established technical community, giving you the opportunity to constantly grow your development amongst top technical talent. SDG is looking for a highly skilled and experienced software engineer with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. A successful Azure Cloud Architect at SDG is a lifelong learner who is motivated to continually improve their craft and thrives amongst their fellow employee-owners.

SDG's Azure Cloud Architect will have experience with several of the following technologies. If you have them too, we want to hear from you:

• C#
• .NET Core/.NET Framework
• Azure
• SQL / SQL Server
• Entity Framework
• REST / JSON
• Microservices architecture
• Responsive web
• Modern JavaScript frameworks – ReactJS, , or Angular
• Agile Delivery
• Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in following coding best practices

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional development experience with Microsoft technologies
• Experience delivering solutions in large scale enterprise environments
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Azure architecture and fundamentals
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and architectural styles
• Experienced in software design and application architectures
• Continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of the architecture
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior consulting or professional services experience is a bonus
• Education degree or certification in Computer Science, or the equivalent related work experience
• Azure Certification is a bonus

What's in it for you?

• Full-time salaried consultant position
• A true stake in success. SDG is an ESOP, 100% employee owned
• Star Tribune Top Workplace winner the last 7 consecutive years
• National Top Workplace in 2022 & 2023
• Engaged teammates who care about quality solutions
• Challenging and rewarding work with great customers
• Various opportunities to give back to the community
• Be amongst some of the best technologists in the industry
• Dedicated to our core values of superior customer service, exceptional employee experience, and responsible corporate citizenship
• Opportunities to connect with other SDGer's via internal communities, committees, and events – virtually and in person

SDG is proud to offer an array of benefits for our employees including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, life insurance options, a monthly technology reimbursement allowance, 401k, birth and non-birth parent leave, ESOP, trainings and certifications, and company-owned cabins. Fair and equitable compensation is important to us. The salary range for this opportunity is $145,000 - $175,000. The offer may fall outside this range given factors such as skills and experience. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.