Azure Cloud Architect / Engineer

About Us :

Versana is an industry-backed data and technology company on a mission to transform the syndicated loan market. By digitally capturing agent banks' data on a real-time basis, Versana provides unprecedented transparency into loan-level details and portfolio positions, bringing efficiency and velocity to the entire market. Through our platform, participants can rest assured they are accessing the loan market's most credible source of deal information.

About You :

Versana is seeking a motivated Cloud Architect to join our growing platform engineering squad. The squad's goal is to manage public cloud, improve DevOps practices, and monitor Versana's real-time syndicated loan data platform. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Azure cloud services, cloud-native applications, distributed computing, Infrastructure-as-code, CI / CD implementation, and observability tools and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, documentation, and ongoing optimization of cloud standards, methodologies, and operational processes.
• Design, implement, and administer Azure EntraID, ensuring robust identity and access management across the organization.
• Oversee the deployment and management of Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to streamline and secure authentication processes.
• Proactively monitor cloud environments, develop comprehensive incident response strategies, and establish observability frameworks to provide actionable insights into system performance and reliability.
• Utilize advanced observability and event management practices to improve incident management KPIs, including reducing mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to restore (MTTR) services.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance and evolve the organization's cloud adoption roadmap and strategy.
• Continuously research and assess emerging technologies, identifying innovative applications to drive business value and maintain a competitive edge.
• Analyze and manage cloud costs, providing accurate forecasting and optimization recommendations.
• Provide expert support for cloud infrastructure upgrades and releases, including participation in scheduled weekend maintenance windows.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and validation of disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity and resilience.

Must Haves :

Nice to Haves :

$170,000 - $200,000 a year

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