Cloud Architect
Azure API Architect
Permanent
Hybrid 3 days
Job description
Role Purpose
The NET Azure API Architect will lead the design development and modernization of scalable secure and highperformance API solutions on Microsoft Azure This role is critical for driving the migration and integration of legacy and new services ensuring robust architecture and enabling seamless business operations across global platforms
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Design
Architect endtoend API solutions using NET Core and Azure PaaS services App Service Functions API Management Logic Apps Service Bus Cosmos DB etc
Define and enforce API standards security and governance OAuth JWT Key Vault RBAC
Design microservices and eventdriven architectures for high availability and scalability
Lead modernization of legacy APIs and integration with thirdparty and internal systems
Create technical blueprints data flow diagrams and deployment models for cloudnative APIs
Development Leadership
Guide and mentor development teams in building RESTful APIs microservices and integration layers
Oversee code reviews enforce best practices and ensure code quality and security compliance
Implement CICD pipelines using Azure DevOps automate testing and monitor API health
Optimize API performance reliability and cost efficiency in Azure environments
Collaboration Stakeholder Management
Work closely with product owners business analysts and crossfunctional teams to align API solutions with business goals
Present architectural recommendations and technical decisions to leadership and stakeholders
Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical upskilling within the team
Quality Security Governance
Ensure solutions meet global security compliance and privacy requirements eg GDPR HIPAA
Implement monitoring logging and observability using Azure Application Insights and related tools
Support UAT production deployments and postgolive support
Required Skills Experience
Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise APIs with NET Core and Azure
Deep expertise in Azure PaaS services App Service Functions API Management Logic Apps Service Bus Cosmos DB Blob Storage Key Vault
Strong background in microservices eventdriven design and cloudnative development
Handson experience with CICD automated testing and code quality tools Azure DevOps Git SonarQube Veracode
Proficiency in SQL Server Entity Framework and modern ORM frameworks
Excellent communication stakeholder management and mentoring skills
Preferred Qualifications
BachelorsMasters in Computer Science Engineering or related field
8 years in software developmentarchitecture with 3 years in Azure cloudAPI solutions
Experience in global product rollouts and multiregion deployments
Azure Architect or related certifications are a plus
ProjectSpecific Expectations
Ability to work in a multivendor multiregion environment
Experience with legacy modernization cloud migration and integration with external APIs
Familiarity with DevSecOps automated testing and performance tuning for APIs
Willingness to support rapid team rampup and knowledge transition
Skills
Mandatory Skills : Architecture Views and ViewPoint Design, SOA and Microservices Based Architecture, Software Engineering and Design Architecture
Good to Have Skills : Cloud Solution Architecture, Information Architecture