Azure Solution Architect

Role & responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end enterprise architecture solutions that address complex business challenges
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architecture blueprints
• Lead technical discovery and solution design sessions with clients and stakeholders
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms
• Create architecture documentation including diagrams, models, and roadmaps
• Ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, project managers, and business analysts
• Mentor junior architects and provide technical guidance to implementation teams
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the solution lifecycle

Preferred candidate profile:

• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems integration, or related technical roles
• Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and IT service management
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies
• Knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, and service-oriented architectures
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong proficiency in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
• Understanding of networking concepts and security principles
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, data warehousing)
• Experience with API design and management
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of microservices architecture patterns
• Proficiency with architecture modeling tools and techniques
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization
• Master's degree in a relevant technical field
• Knowledge of AI/ML platforms and tools
• Architecture certifications (TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)
• Experience in multiple industries or business domains
• Background in consulting or professional services
• Proficiency in enterprise application integration and middleware technologies
• Experience with data architecture and business intelligence solutions