Microsoft .Net/Azure Cloud Architect

Mandatory/Essential Skills :

- 15+ years of experience in software architecture and design, .Net Application Development with at least 5 years focused on cloud-native architectures.

- Experience with C#, .NET Core, Web API and Angular/React.js development .

- Proven experience designing and implementing secure applications in Azure, including experience with various Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure DevOps)

- Excellent experience in Identity frameworks such as Azure Active Directory experience in modern security protocol implementation like OAuth 2, SAML, SSO, JWT JSON Web Token or related authentication technologies.

- Hands-on experience in Cloud Design Patterns Microservice and domain-driven design implementation

- Excellent Experience with Azure Service Bus, Azure Redis Cache, Azure Function app development & cloud database like SQL and storage technologies like Azure Blob Storage.

- Excellent experience of Azure PaaS services- Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure APIM, Azure Application Gateway, Azure Redis, Azure Keyvault, Azure Service Bus, Application Insights, Azure App Configuration

- Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategies and TOGAF standards.

- Design, develop, and implement secure and scalable microservices architectures leveraging Kubernetes on Azure.

- Lead the architectural design and implementation of new features and services, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture and security policies.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.

- Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions are designed and implemented according to architectural standards and best practices.

- Define and document architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices for cloud-native development.

- Conduct technical feasibility studies, evaluating new technologies and proposing solutions.

- Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization for cloud-based applications.

- Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

- Proactively identify and mitigate potential architectural risks and vulnerabilities.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development process and architecture.

- Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing, containerization, and microservices.

- Work closely with DevOps and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.

- Extensive experience with Kubernetes, including cluster management, networking, security, and monitoring.

- Deep understanding of microservices architectures, including design patterns, API gateways, and service mesh technologies.

- Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.

Mandatory certification ( if Any) :

- Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert

- AZ-303 : Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies

- AZ-304 : Microsoft Azure Architect Design

Good to have skills :

- TOGAF Certification

Education and Work Experience Requirements :

This section is used to describe what knowledge, skills and abilities are required to perform the daily tasks

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Master's degree is a plus.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers both in English.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Experience with Agile development methodologies.

- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation cloud-native architecture.

- This role requires a deep understanding of Kubernetes, microservices, TOGAF, security best practices, and relevant cloud technologies (primarily Azure).

- The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of architecting and delivering robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.