Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design

Lead the analysis of complex business requirements and translate them into scalable technology solutions.
Design enterprise-class architectures considering performance, usability, scalability, security, maintainability, and total cost of ownership.
Develop solution blueprints, architecture roadmaps, and technical design documents.
Apply object-oriented analysis and design principles, design patterns, UML, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and industry-standard solution frameworks.

Azure Cloud Architecture

Design and implement cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
Architect solutions leveraging Azure App Services, Azure API Management, Azure AD, Azure Logic Apps, Azure CDN, Azure Storage Queues, Azure SQL, Azure Networking, and Azure Virtual Machines.
Establish cloud governance, security, monitoring, and operational best practices.
Drive cloud adoption and application modernization initiatives.

Application Development & Modernization

Provide architectural leadership for .NET Framework, .NET Core, and modern web application development projects.
Guide development teams in implementing scalable, resilient, and maintainable solutions.
Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and development best practices.
Support application transformation and migration to cloud-native architectures.

DevOps & CI/CD Enablement

Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and related automation tools.
Promote DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deployment automation.
Improve software delivery processes, release management, and operational efficiency.
Establish continuous integration, testing, and deployment standards.

Containerization & Kubernetes

Architect and support containerized application deployments.
Design and manage Kubernetes-based solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Implement container orchestration, scalability, monitoring, and high-availability strategies.
Support cloud platform modernization using container technologies.

Database & Integration Architecture

Design data models and database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL.
Oversee development of stored procedures, database artifacts, and data integration solutions.
Architect enterprise integrations using APIs, messaging services, workflow solutions, and service-based architectures.
Ensure data security, performance, and reliability across systems.

Technology Leadership

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical governance processes.
Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance across projects.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and senior leadership.

Planning & Governance

Assess architecture alternatives and estimate business and financial impacts.
Define technology standards, architectural principles, and governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and operational requirements.
Support strategic planning and enterprise technology roadmaps.

Azure Kubernetes Architect