Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

What We Do

Brightwell is a pioneering payments company dedicated to providing innovative solutions and technology for global money transfers while navigating the intricate landscape of regulatory requirements. Through strategic partnerships and technological advancements, Brightwell facilitates cross-border payments, offering a range of options including bank transfers, mobile wallets, and cash transactions. With a focus on unparalleled fraud detection and transaction monitoring supported by a team of global payment experts, Brightwell empowers businesses and individuals to seamlessly manage and move money worldwide. 

 

Who We Need

We’re searching for an Azure Architect to join our crew. As our ideal Azure Architect, you should have extensive knowledge of Azure services and a proven track record of architecting high-performing cloud solutions. In this role you will lead the infrastructure strategy, design, and implementation of Brightwell’s Azure cloud environment. We are looking for someone who will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and scalability of our cloud infrastructure. 

**This is a HYBRID position based in Atlanta, GA. Candidates will be expected in the office one day each week.

As a part of our selection process, we require all Brightwell candidates to complete a 10-minute survey which you can find here: Culture Index Survey This confidential survey allows us to match your unique strengths with our open positions. 

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and implementation of Azure infrastructure and platform solutions. 
• Provide technical guidance and drive best practices in architecture, automation, security, and performance optimization. 
• Design solutions to meet all business and product requirements, including high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization strategies. 
• Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR. PCI). 
• Drive automation initiatives using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to optimize CI/CD pipelines. 
• Continuously monitor cloud performance and resource utilization, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements to ensure optimal performance. 
• Develop and maintain documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, processes, and procedures, ensuring knowledge sharing across all teams. 
• Stay current with the latest Azure technologies, best practices, and industry trends. 

As an Azure Architect, you have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing Azure infrastructure solutions in a production environment. 
• 7+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure, including hands-on experiences with IaaS and SaaS architectures. Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-300, AZ-301, AZ-304, AZ-305) are highly preferred. 
• Strong experience architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions on Azure, with a deep understanding of Azure Services (virtual machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure SQL, Azure native components). 
• Expertise in implementing security best practices, including identity management, encryption, RBAC, and, compliance in Azure environments. 
• Proficiency with Terraform to manage and automate cloud environments. 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and related tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions. 
• Strong understanding of networking principles, including VPN, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Azure Firewall. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

What We’re Offering in Return  

• Freedom: We empower you to take ownership of your work and excel in your role. 
• Professional Development: We support your growth and provide opportunities for advancement. 
• Entrepreneurship: We value innovation and welcome individuals passionate about driving change. 
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid vacation, and more. 
• Culture: Join a vibrant and inclusive team with social and professional engagement opportunities. 

Brightwell is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 

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