Application Solution Azure Architect- 100% Remote

Houston 6 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Architecture & Solution Design expertise.Design high-level and low-level architecture for cloud-native and hybrid enterprise applications.Develop scalable systems using Azure PaaS services, microservices, APIs, and serverless components.Define architecture standards, integration patterns, and technology roadmaps.Provide technical leadership in modernization of monolithic systems to microservices and event-driven architectures.Azure Cloud Expertise.Hands-on experience with multiple Azure services such as:Compute: Azure App Service, AKS, Azure FunctionsIntegration: API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic AppsStorage & Data: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Data LakeSecurity: Azure AD, Managed Identities, Key Vault, RBACDevOps: Azure DevOps pipelines, GitHub ActionsNetworking: VNets, Private Endpoints, Application Gateway, FirewallTechnical GovernanceReview solution designs, code quality, and architectural compliance.Set non-functional requirements (NFRs): security, scalability, performance, reliability, observability.Conduct architecture reviews and produce solution design documentation.Collaboration & LeadershipPartner with product owners, business analysts, development managers, and DevOps teams.Provide guidance to developers and junior architects.Assist in RFP responses, technical estimations, and client proposal presentations.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical Skills:8+ years of experience in application development and architecture.Strong understanding of Azure cloud-native patterns and enterprise integration patterns.Proficiency in .NET Core / Java / Node.js for backend and RESTful API design.Hands-on with microservices, containers, Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS).Experience with cloud CI/CD pipelines, IaC (ARM/Bicep/Terraform), and release automation.Strong understanding of security best practices, networking, and identity management in Azure.Soft SkillsExcellent communication and client interaction abilities.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.Ability to mentor and influence cross-functional teams.Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced environments.Preferred/Good to HaveAzure certifications such as:AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAZ-204: Azure Developer AssociateAZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert.Regards,Mohammed ilyas,PH - 229-264-4024 or Text - 229-469-1455 or you can share the updated resume at Mohammed@vtekis. comAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.