Azure .NET Architect (Solution Design, Presales)

Azure .NET Architect (Solution Design, Presales)

Location : Bangalore

We are seeking a highly experienced Azure .NET Architect with 13+ years of expertise in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of Azure services, .NET architecture, and cloud-based application development. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, hands-on development experience, and the ability to drive architectural decisions aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities:

1. Presales & Business Development

• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to understand client requirements and propose tailored Azure-based solutions.
• Lead technical presentations, solution demos, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for prospective clients.
• Contribute to RFP/RFI responses, solution estimations, and proposal development.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions that demonstrate value and feasibility.

2. Solution Design & Architecture

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications using Azure PaaS services and the .NET ecosystem.
• Architect cloud-native and hybrid applications leveraging Azure App Services, Azure Functions, API Management, and microservices.
• Ensure best practices in application architecture, cloud adoption, and DevOps automation.

3. Technical Leadership & Development

• Guide development teams in implementing high-performance .NET applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, and modern frameworks.
• Define best practices for API design, authentication, and integration with third-party services.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and ensure architectural improvements for scalability and maintainability.

4. Integration & Security

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud applications with Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and data security best practices.
• Optimize Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring cost efficiency and high availability.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, data governance, and cloud security best practices.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) during architectural reviews and technical discussions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and DevOps engineers, to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

• Proven expertise in Azure PaaS services like Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and API Management.
• Strong experience with .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, C#, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep/Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of event-driven architecture using Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, or Event Hubs.

Programming & Development Skills:

• Proficiency in C#, .NET Core, and frontend frameworks (Angular/React is a plus).
• Experience with SQL Server, NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB), and caching strategies.
• Familiarity with Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and API development best practices.