Cloud Architect

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Azure API Architect will lead the design, development, and modernization of scalable, secure, and high-performance 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

• Architect end-to-end API solutions using .NET Core and Azure PaaS services such as App Service, Functions, API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Cosmos DB.
• Define and enforce API standards, security, and governance including OAuth, JWT, Key Vault, and RBAC.
• Design microservices and event-driven architectures for high availability and scalability.
• Lead modernization of legacy APIs and integration with third-party and internal systems.
• Create technical blueprints, data flow diagrams, and deployment models for cloud-native APIs.
• 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 CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automate testing, and monitor API health.
• Optimize API performance, reliability, and cost efficiency in Azure environments.
• Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and cross-functional 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.
• Ensure solutions meet global security compliance and privacy requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Azure Application Insights and related tools.
• Support UAT, production deployments, and post-go-live support.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise APIs with .NET Core and Azure.
• Deep expertise in Azure PaaS services including App Service, Functions, API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and Blob Storage.
• Strong background in microservices, event-driven design, and cloud-native development.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and code quality tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, SonarQube, and Veracode.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, Entity Framework, and modern ORM frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years in software development/architecture with 3 years in Azure cloud/API solutions.
• Experience in global product rollouts and multi-region deployments.
• Azure Architect or related certifications are a plus.

Project-Specific Expectations

• Ability to work in a multi-vendor, multi-region 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 ramp-up and knowledge transition.