Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Microservices-based architectures using best practices for scalability, performance, and security.
• Lead the migration of complex applications, services, and data from on-premises environments to Azure Cloud.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Design and configure Azure resources including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Service Bus.
• Define and implement API Gateway solutions for secure and efficient communication between microservices.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery by leveraging Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable and resilient technical solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to development teams.
• Implement security best practices using Azure AD, Managed Identities, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Conduct performance optimization and cost management of Azure services to ensure efficient cloud utilization.

Qualifications and Skills

• 13+ years of experience in IT with a focus on solution architecture and cloud technologies.
• Extensive experience in designing and deploying Microservices Architecture with technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proven experience in Azure Cloud Migration, including re-hosting, re-platforming, and re-architecting strategies.
• Proficiency in Azure services like Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure SQL Database.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Strong understanding of Azure Networking, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, and Application Gateway.
• Certified Azure Solutions Architect and Azure Administrator (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-104).
• Experience in implementing DevOps practices with tools such as Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong expertise in designing fault-tolerant, high-availability solutions on Azure.
• Knowledge of CI/CD Pipelines, Monitoring, and Logging Solutions for cloud environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with .NET Core, angular, Python, React, etc. in cloud-native application development.
• Familiarity with Azure Data Services like Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, or Azure Databricks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.