At EZCORP we are a growing team focused on creating and changing the pawn industry as we know it today. We believe that our platform enabled lending and e-commerce solutions will revolutionize our ability to attract, engage and service our customers across the United States, Mexico and Latin America.

Join us now for an opportunity to be a part of a team that wants to provide access to short-term cash for every person – everywhere!

The Company:

Founded in Austin in 1989, EZCORP has grown into a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States, Mexico and Latin America. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained and providing an industry-leading customer experience.

What’s in it for you:

Ground Floor opportunity with EZCORP, a company with a start-up, purpose-driven mentality where innovative and agile problem solving are part of our DNA along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Address:

Texas

The Azure Windows Architect ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the corporate cloud environment (Azure) and the technologies that support core customer-facing and enterprise-facing products and platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as subject matter expert in a complex array of full stack solutionsPerforms research, analysis, design, creation, and implementation of systems to meet current and future requirementsWill be immersed in the elements of development, design, integration, operation, and support for platform servicesWorks collaboratively with engineering, application and enterprise/solution architects, developers, and PMs to develop and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutionsBrings operational efficiencies and cost reductions through cloud growth (while shutting down Cyrus One / other on-prem legacy systems) optimization of current Azure / Oracle cloud spend and will work with DevOps and Architecture for future development efforts.Designs, deploys, and manages Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters to support containerized workloads and microservices architecturesDevelops and maintains Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to enable consistent, repeatable, and version-controlled cloud deploymentsEvaluates and implements AI/ML services including Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning to enhance business capabilities and drive innovationChampions automation initiatives across the infrastructure lifecycle, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency through scripting, orchestration, and self-healing systems

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Preferred but not required a Master’s degree in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or Business Administration (MBA with IT focus).Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert – A key certification for Azure architects.Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate – Often a prerequisite for higher-level Azure certifications.Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate – Useful for architects focusing on security.Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert – Beneficial for those working with automation and CI/CD pipelines.HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate – Preferred for candidates managing Infrastructure as CodeCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Azure Kubernetes Service specialty certification – Preferred5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, and virtualization.Hands-on experience with Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.Expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud solutions.Experience with DevOps practices, automation, and scripting (PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates).Knowledge of security best practices, governance, and compliance frameworks.Demonstrated experience designing and operating AKS clusters in production environmentsProficiency in Terraform for multi-environment cloud provisioning and state managementFamiliarity with Azure AI services and practical applications of generative AI, machine learning models, or intelligent automationExperience implementing automation frameworks for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and incident remediation

EZCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer