Job Description

Azure Application Architect

Location: India

Experience: 8+ years (with at least 3+ years in Azure architecture)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on

Azure Application Architect

to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Azure services, application modernization, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices, with the ability to guide teams both technically and strategically.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications on Azure. Define application modernization strategies, including migration from on-premises or legacy platforms to Azure. Architect and implement solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS (Kubernetes), Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps, and API Management. Design microservices-based architectures with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, and performance. Provide hands-on coding, proof-of-concepts, and technical leadership to development teams. Ensure best practices in security, compliance, cost optimization, and high availability across Azure workloads. Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. Integrate DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Infrastructure as Code), and automated testing using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools. Mentor engineering teams, conduct architecture reviews, and ensure adherence to cloud design patterns and standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience (8+ years) in application architecture and software engineering. Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with

Microsoft Azure

services. Strong expertise in designing and deploying microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures. Proficiency in

.NET Core, C#, Node.js, or Java

with hands-on coding ability. Experience with

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

and containerization (Docker). In-depth knowledge of

Azure PaaS services

such as App Services, Functions, Cosmos DB, SQL Database, Service Bus, and Key Vault. Hands-on with

DevOps tools

(Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform/Bicep, ARM templates). Strong understanding of

security practices

(identity, access management, data protection, encryption, Azure AD). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

Azure certifications (e.g.,

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

). Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments. Exposure to front-end frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue.js) is a plus. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event Sourcing.

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