Solution Architect

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design and architect end-to-end solutions on Microsoft Azure, including infrastructure, data pipelines, microservices, and integrations.

·       Hold valid Azure certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and an architect-level certification (e.g., TOGAF, or Azure Architecture certifications).

·       Establish and enforce technical and coding best practices across development teams, including code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, IaC (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and security standards like SOC 2 compliance.

·       Author comprehensive technical requirement documents (TRDs), solution design documents (SDDs), and architecture diagrams to guide implementation and stakeholder alignment.

·       Define and champion best practices for implementation, covering scalability, performance optimization, monitoring (e.g., Azure Monitor, PagerDuty) and security (e.g., WAF/Shield).

·       Lead technical workshops, mentor junior architects/engineers, and conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs)

·       Collaborate with product managers, DevOps leads, and end clients to translate business needs into technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's/master's in computer science, Engineering, or related field; 8+ years in solution architecture, with 5+ years on Azure.

·       Mandatory Certifications: Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent) and one architect certification (e.g., TOGAF Certified).

·       Proven expertise in .Net and Data Migration, and cloud-native development; hands-on with Azure

·       Strong track record in enforcing coding standards, refactoring legacy systems, and delivering TRDs that drive project success.

·       Excellent communication skills for documenting processes and presenting to executives/stakeholders.