Azure PaaS Consultant

Designs and implements end-to-end Azure PaaS solutions across all architectural tiers:
Data Layer: Database design, data integration pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehouse implementations
API/Integration Layer: RESTful services, message queuing, event-driven architectures, and third-party system integrations
Application Layer: Web applications, serverless functions, and batch processing jobs
Security & Identity: Authentication/authorization flows, API security, and data encryption strategies
Deployment & Operations: Azure DevOps, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and performance optimization
Delivers enterprise-scale applications requiring complex integrations with statewide systems and enterprise architecture
Proven hands-on expertise implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing multi-tier applications from initial architecture through production deployment

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Interacts with executive level business users and technical experts on cloud strategy and roadmap planning
Establishes and maintains API governance, design standards, and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture

REQUIRED TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Core Requirements (Must Have):
API Integration: Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, OAuth 2.0/OIDC/SAML authentication
Development: C#, TypeScript, .NET 8+, Entity Framework Core, RESTful API design
Azure PaaS: App Services, Functions, Azure SQL Database, Key Vault, Monitor/Application Insights
DevOps: Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts), IaC (Bicep/Terraform/ARM Templates), CI/CD YAML pipelines

Preferred Experience:
Data Platform: Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Power BI integration
Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse
Frontend: Blazor, React, or Angular
AI/ML: Azure AI Services, Copilot and models integration