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.

Solution Architect