Contractor Azure Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance Azure-based application solutions.Lead architectural decisions for microservices-based applications, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Lead architectural decisions for microservices-based applications, ensuring compliance with industry best practicesLead architectural decisions for microservices-based applications, ensuring compliance with industry best practices
• Define and implement architecture for Azure services such as Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management (APIM), and Front Door.Optimize Azure resources to achieve cost-efficiency and performance.
• Optimize Azure resources to achieve cost-efficiency and performance.
• Provide technical leadership for the development of solutions using C# and .Net Core frameworks.Collaborate with development teams to build microservices architectures, ensuring modularity and reusability.
• Collaborate with development teams to build microservices architectures, ensuring modularity and reusability.
• Design, implement, and manage API strategies using Azure API Management (APIM).
• Integrate Azure services with third-party platforms and on-premise systems.
• Ensure solutions meet performance benchmarks, scalability, and security standards.
• Design and implement security best practices for data in transit and at rest, using Azure-native security features.
• Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.
• Document architectural decisions and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 8+ years in application development and architecture, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience in C#, .Net Core, and Microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with Azure services such as Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, APIM, and Front Door.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in Azure.
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and adapt to a dynamic environment.