Azure Windows Solution Architect

TITLE: Azure Windows Solution Architect
LOCATION: Prague, Czech Republic (or) Stockholm, Sweden - ANY ONE
JOB TYPE: Contract
DURATION: 6 months +

REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in Windows Azure and/or comparable cloud platforms.
- Experience building or migrating multiple solutions to Azure
- At least 8 years' experience as a strong architecture and development background in Microsoft platform solutions using .NET 3.5/4.0, C# and SQL Server.
- Experience leading small teams and delivering software is highly desired .
- Experience architecting, designing, consulting & selling Microsoft platforms based solutions .

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Client's project teams with technical/competitive/architecture discussions and deliverables for both pre-sales and post sales delivery
- Develop and deliver prototype solutions on Windows Azure to validate architectural concepts
- Engage with Architects & CXO's on drill down sessions on Windows Azure and other key components of the Microsoft Cloud Strategy
- Articulate the best practices in cloud computing solutions using the Windows Azure platform
- Contribute to development of statements of work and project estimates.
- Ensure Client's deliverables are aligned with technical architecture and vision you create for solutions.