TECHNICAL SKILLS (Preferred/Optional)
- [1st] Understanding of cloud vs. on premise computing. Solid understanding of fundamentals of cloud computing.
- Technical understanding of the Azure Platform and architecture
- A strong knowledge of the Microsoft Windows platform
- Familiarity with networking concepts including VIPs, NAT, DNS
- .NET 3.0/3.5/4.0.
- Visual Studio Languages (VB, C/C#/C++)
- SQL Azure / SQL Server
- Distributed application architecture
- Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
- Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
- Familiarity with load balancing, geo-redundancy, CDN and VPN technologies preferred
- Familiarity with Virtualization concepts and virtual system administration
- Familiarity with Hyper-V configuration and administration
- Good in prioritization, time management, and has excellent follow through skills
SOFT SKILLS
- [2nd] Must be able to quickly develop trust and rapport with customers (most of the time they are of this profile: Enterprise Architects, CxO's, Development & Test Management, IT Directors)
- [3rd] Passion for customer advocacy in technology domain.
- Strong communications skills in spoken and written English
- Effective, polished interaction with customer, Microsoft Services, Support and Azure development teams at the appropriate technical depth
- Ability to work independently
- Must be a great Customer advocate
EXPERIENCE (Preferred)
- 3-7 Years information technology role experience
- 3+ Years Systems Development, Network Operations, or Customer Service
- 3+ Years in Application development, preferably using cloud platforms.
- 2+ Years Azure Development or Azure Support
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- B.SC, BE, B. Tech in CS or IT
- MCSE, MCPD, or MCAD preferred
CERTIFICATIONS
