[Remote] 3089 - IT Application & Cloud Services Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intertech, Inc. is seeking an IT Application & Cloud Services Consultant to provide IT project management and operational support for IT applications. The role involves managing databases, providing application support, and optimizing data storage while assisting divisions with data storage challenges and Azure modernization.ResponsibilitiesProvide project management supportBe accountable for creating and communicating project artifactsRegularly communicate scope/schedule status to stakeholders and negotiate changes to eitherManage project dependencies and sequencing of activitiesDefine project initiative and outcomes to ensure completionProvide IT application supportInstall/configure websites, applications, and databasesProvide 2nd level support – Troubleshoot website, application, and database issues; consult with other resources and perform research to determine source of issues; resolve issuesManage remote access to systemsBe responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of complex software solutions to meet customer needsProvide technical direction on software applications in order to manage day-to-day operationsManage vendor purchase requests, subscriptions, contracts, and paymentManage vendor professional servicesImplement and manage chatbotsConduct comprehensive assessments of current data storage environments across participating divisions, including evaluation of storage capacity, performance, access patterns, bottlenecks, retention practices, and data sensitivity classificationsPerform database analysis of legacy systems, application databases, and other structured data environments to identify dependencies, inefficiencies, scalability concerns, and modernization opportunitiesLead structured requirements gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholders to capture current-state challenges, data usage needs, reporting requirements, and long-term operational objectivesTranslate requirements and assessment findings into detailed technical documentation and recommendations, including modernization paths such as consolidation, rearchitecting, or migration to Azure-based solutionsProvide expert guidance on Azure data services (Azure SQL, storage accounts, Data Lake, and related capabilities) and propose future-state architectures that align with enterprise standards, governance requirements, and security policiesSupport the planning and design of cloud migration strategies, proof-of-concept initiatives, and phased implementation roadmapsDeliver current state assessment reports, detailed requirements documentation, proposed future state designs, and a migration or consolidation strategy with clearly defined risks, timelines, and resource considerationsProvide consultation to support decision-making and ensure alignment with enterprise standardsSkillsFive (5) years' experience in IT project management rolesTwo (2) engagements lasting at least six (6) months each in IT project management rolesTwo (2) engagements lasting at least six (6) months each in IT application support rolesTwo (2) years' combined experience supporting applications in Microsoft Azure and/or administering environments in Microsoft AzureTwo (2) years' experience in data storage optimizationTwo (2) years' experience in database analysisTwo (2) years' experience in Azure modernization supportExperience delivering solutions on Microsoft AzureExperience implementing Azure networking, computing, and security best practicesExperience implementing Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2) and Delta LakeExperience managing Azure SQL, storage accounts, Data Lake, and Azure migration toolingExperience using Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics in enterprise environmentsAzure Administrator-level certification and/or experienceExperience implementing and supporting Azure Databricks (clusters, workflows, notebooks, jobs)Experience delivering Databricks-based data engineering solutions at enterprise scaleExperience implementing PySpark and Spark SQL pipelinesExperience in large-scale data architecture and data storage analysisExperience delivering document extraction solutions using Azure Document IntelligenceExperience building and/or integrating PDF ingestion pipelines using PyPDF2, pdfplumber, PDF.js, or equivalent toolsExperience implementing OCR processing of scanned PDFsExperience in large-scale PDF text pre-processing, chunking, and transformation for LLM retrievalExperience converting unstructured document content into embeddings for downstream LLM useExperience deploying vector search solutions using Azure AI SearchExperience implementing and managing vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, or ChromaExperience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise chatbots that use PDF documents as primary content sourcesExperience deploying chatbots using LLMs (Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Hugging Face, or similar platforms)Experience implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)Experience designing conversational flows and performing prompt optimization at scaleExperience developing APIs or backend integrations connecting LLMs with vector stores and document repositoriesExperience using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent enterprise toolingExperience monitoring, validating, and optimizing chatbot response qualityExperience supporting Microsoft SQL ServerExperience supporting enterprise platforms such as ShareFile, Tableau, Drupal, Acquia, and OnContactExperience leading requirements gathering across technical and non-technical stakeholder groupsExperience working within complex, multi-division organizations with diverse levels of data maturityExperience delivering technical documentation and/or providing technical communicationCompany OverviewIntertech is a Software Development Consulting Firm that provides full-time experts and single and multiple turnkey software development teams, available on your schedule and configured to achieve success as defined by your requirements, independently or in co-development with your team. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.intertech.com.