Azure Architect- HQ- W2 Candidates Only

Key Responsibilities • Define and implement enterprise-scale Azure architectures for highly scalable, secure, and reliable applications. • Provide Level III technical support and troubleshoot complex production issues. • Design, deploy, and support Azure services, including AKS, App Services, ASE, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, ADF, Databricks, and Cosmos DB. • Lead .NET application modernization and migration initiatives to Azure. • Review application architectures and recommend cloud-native design improvements. • Design and implement Azure networking, private endpoints, identity, security, and integration solutions. • Configure and troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identity, RBAC, and Key Vault integrations. • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML. • Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, deployment, networking, and authentication issues across Azure environments. • Establish monitoring, logging, performance optimization, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. • Mentor senior developers, cloud engineers, and technical teams on Azure and cloud architecture. • Drive architecture reviews, modernization initiatives, technical decision-making, and cloud best practices. Azure Expertise • AKS (strong hands-on experience) • Azure App Services and ASE • Azure Blob Storage / ADLS Gen2 • Azure Key Vault • Azure Service Bus • Azure Data Factory • Azure Databricks • Azure Cosmos DB • Microsoft Entra ID • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights • Azure Administration • Azure Networking, including VNet, Subnet, NSG, Private Endpoint, and Private DNS • RBAC and Managed Identity • Azure Policy and Governance • Azure CLI and PowerShell • Monitoring, diagnostics, and production troubleshooting Experience & Qualifications • Strong experience in enterprise architecture and technical leadership. • Hands-on expertise in Azure, with a solid background in .NET application development and architecture. • Extensive experience in Azure architecture and administration. • Proven track record in enterprise application migration and modernization. • Strong Level III production support and root-cause analysis skills. • Experience leading technical teams and architecture initiatives. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification is preferred.