Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Implementation:

Design cloud-native solutions within Azure and Kubernetes (AKS) that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Ensure designs adhere to enterprise IT and reference architecture standards.
Oversee the implementation of designed solutions, ensuring alignment with architecture principles.

Architecture Governance:

Document architecture decisions for reference and knowledge sharing.
Contribute actively to architecture governance boards and provide guidance on best practices.
Expand and evolve reference architecture based on emerging industry trends and organizational needs.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery:

Work within scrum teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate automation and CI/CD pipelines.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies; experience with SAFe methodologies is a plus.

Performance & Security:

Design solutions with cost efficiency and performance optimization in mind.
Architect secure applications, integrating IAM with Azure AD using OpenID Connect, SCIM, and OAuth protocols.

Experience and Knowledge:

Minimum 15 years of IT experience with a focus on cloud and enterprise architecture.
Strong understanding of Cloud Native Architectures and Cloud Design Patterns.
Expertise in Azure PaaS services (Functions, API Management, Azure Cache for Redis) and AKS.
Proficiency with container-based solutions and orchestration using Kubernetes.
Experience with data stores (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Redis) and messaging services (Event Hubs, Event Grid, Service Bus).
Familiarity with network topologies such as Hub & Spoke and recurring network components.
Hands-on experience with automation, CI/CD pipelines in DevOps and GitOps environments.
Strong grasp of security and compliance best practices in cloud solutions.

Azure Cloud Solution Architect