We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with deep expertise in .NET technologies, Web APIs, and Microservices. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions. This role requires strong cross-team collaboration to architect solutions that align with business goals and technical standards.

Primary duties and responsibilities :

- Design and Architecture : Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications using .NET Core, Web APIs, and microservices, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security

- Solution Development : Oversee the development and deployment of solutions on cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), leveraging services such as App Services, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Azure Kubernetes Service.

- Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with product owners, developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution architectures, and ensure seamless integration across teams and systems.

- Best Practices : Promote and enforce software engineering best practices, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and secure coding standards.

- API and Microservices : Architect and implement robust, scalable, and secure Web APIs and microservices, ensuring efficient communication and data exchange between distributed systems.

- Cloud Strategy : Contribute to the organizations cloud strategy, including migration of legacy systems, adoption of new cloud services, and continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure.

- Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, technical specifications, and operational workflows.

- Mentorship : Guide and mentor development teams on cloud technologies, microservices, and API best practices.

Key relationship/customers :

The Cloud Architect operates within organizational policies and guidelines, collaborating with other departments for decisions impacting multiple functions. S/he may have sole responsibility for technical decisions but must align with business objectives.

- Product Owners : Collaborate to gather requirements and define solution architectures.

- Developers : Work closely to ensure the development and deployment of solutions.

- DevOps : Coordinate for seamless integration and deployment processes.

- Business Stakeholders : Align technical solutions with business goals and objectives.

- IT Security Team : Ensure the security of cloud solutions and adherence to secure coding standards.

- QA Team : Collaborate to ensure the reliability and performance of cloud-native applications.

- Project Managers : Liaise for project planning and execution.

Education / Professional Certification :

- Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience :

- 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in cloud architecture roles

Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics :

- Strong hands-on experience with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Entity Framework for microservices development.

- Proven expertise in designing and implementing RESTful Web APIs and microservices architectures.

- Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), including App Services, Service Bus, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service.

- Experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Azure Active Directory).

- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.