The Role

The Technical Architect works alongside our Solution and Senior Application Architects to deliver quality Azure solutions for our clients.  The Technical Architect will support the design of Azure solutions and present said solutions to stakeholders as part of workshops and demonstrations. The Technical Architect will also play a key role in the development of these solutions by managing the end-to-end delivery, working with other architects and consultants to ensure our projects are delivered with time and quality a key objective. The TechnicalArchitect will mentor junior members of the team and encourage a collaborative working environment.
Job Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of technical solutions for customer requirements using the Azure platform.
• Analyse, implement and resolve issues with integration heavy implementations.
• Participate in development, integrations, product support, and platform updates.
• Write technical documents.
• Working in an Agile approach depending on the business requirements.
• Working with both on-shore and off/near-shore development teams.
• Deliver all development work as per KPMG Azure Practice standards, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully per the project plan: on time and on budget.
• Be an active member of technical and design working groups within the practice.
• Keeping abreast with latest technology developments.
• Team player with a customer focus.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure deliverables are consistent in language, terminology, and style.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Eagerness to learn and continually to develop.
• In all activities, ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training.
• Adhere to best practice and KPMG technical standards during all development.
• Keep team and project Manager updated with progress.
• Mentor junior team members to improve their skills.

Core Technical Knowledge Required

• 6+ years’ experience implementing cloud solutions over Azure.
• Proven experience with implementing .NET solutions.

• Proven experience with Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
• Proven experience with common components such as Azure Storage, Service Bus.
• Proven experience with Azure AD, Service Principals, Managed Identities.
• Experience with API Management.
• Mastered the use of source control systems, preferably git.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with writing unit tests.
• Experience with logging and monitoring solutions.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as HTTP, SFTP, OData, Web APIs, gRPC, etc.
• Knowledge of networking and security.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps & CI CD Knowledge.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Microsoft AZ-900, AZ-204, DP-400, SC-300, AZ-500 certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, migrations, and security.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory.
• Experience in any of the following tools and programs will be considered an asset:
  • Databases, mainly MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Cosmos DB
  • PowerShell
  • Python scripting and Node.js
  • Web Apps and Logic Apps
  • IIS, Apache, Nginx
  • low-code platforms

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview

At KPMG MBS, your long-term future is every bit as important to us as it is to you. That’s why our aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it’s great training and development, mobility opportunities or corporate responsibility volunteering activities – you’ll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. We’re a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, our clients, and our communities.

This sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG MBS. Among other things, you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

#Bethechange and #makethechange. Join our talented, successful team and make the leap into the future.

For this exciting opportunity we have put together a great package that combines a competitive salary with a bundle of extras including allowances, business travel allowances, certifications to support you in your career growth, private insurance, and medical insurance for you and your family.

Don’t worry, we know that relocation can be a challenge, which is why we have an extremely supportive onboarding team to help you throughout this process! - We provide relocation support for you and your family.  We’re looking forward to meeting you and seeing you grow.