Design end-to-end solution architectures across application, integration, data, security, and infrastructure layers for merchant services initiatives
Architect solutions using Microsoft Azure native services across compute, integration, data, networking, security, and observability domains
Define reference architectures for cloud-native and hybrid solutions based on functional and non-functional requirements using microservices, API-first, and event-driven design patterns
Partner with engineering teams to translate architecture into buildable solutions through design reviews, proof of concept activities, technical guidance, and delivery support
Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and information security teams on design validation, implementation planning, and operational readiness activities
Ensure solutions are secure by design, cost-aware, resilient, and operable in production environments
Support modernization of legacy platforms into cloud-native, microservices-oriented architectures

8+ years of experience in technology roles
5+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure
3+ years of experience in an architecture or lead solution engineering role
4+ years of hands-on engineering experience building, deploying, or supporting distributed applications in enterprise environments
5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Functions, Event Grid, Blob Storage, data services, API Management, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Cache for Redis, and Service Bus
4+ years of experience designing cloud-native, microservices-based, API-first, and event-driven architectures
3+ years of experience with virtual networks, hybrid connectivity, load balancing, Microsoft Entra, and Key Vault in secure enterprise environments
3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Service
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience

Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

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