Cloud Architect (Azure & C#) 1- 3+yr

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect specializing in Microsoft Azure and C# development. The ideal candidate will architect and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native applications for enterprise automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead the development of cloud-native applications and microservices using C#, .NET Core/.NET 3+ stack, and ASP.NET Web API.
• Architect solutions leveraging Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Design and implement networking architectures with Azure Virtual Networks, service endpoints, private endpoints, service mesh, and robust identity management.
• Create automated, resilient deployment workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, product owners, and customers to deliver high-impact solutions.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in cloud solution design and application development.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services: Azure VMs, Storage, Active Directory, Functions, AKS, and associated services.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure Virtual Networks, networking security, private endpoints, service mesh concepts, and identity/access management.
• Strong programming and architectural skills in C#, .NET Core/6+, ASP.NET Web API.
• Demonstrated experience building cloud-native apps and microservices on Azure using C#.
• Experience with architecture patterns for enterprise-scale, security, and fault tolerance.
• Excellent understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, able to present architecture and technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to deliver solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with DevOps tooling, IaC (e.g., ARM/Bicep, Terraform), and Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions.
• Containerization expertise (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with authentication protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and API security.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, messaging, and event-driven architecture.