Job Requirements
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Application Architect with strong hands-on technical expertise and architectural leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining scalable, secure, and high-performing application architectures while working closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering teams. This role demands a balance of deep technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and decision-making excellence, along with awareness of modern technology trends.
Key Responsibilities
1. Architecture & Design
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Define end-to-end application architecture for enterprise-scale systems ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and security.
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Design microservices-based architectures, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and fault tolerance.
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Establish architectural standards, design patterns, best practices, and governance across teams.
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Create high-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD) and review solution designs.
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Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools aligned with business goals.
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Ensure systems are cloud-native and optimized for Azure platform services.
2. Hands-on Technology Leadership
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Actively contribute to development through hands-on coding, technical troubleshooting, and proof-of-concepts (POCs).
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Guide development teams in implementing architectural designs using C# .NET Core, ReactJS, and related frameworks.
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Perform architecture and code reviews to ensure compliance with design principles and quality standards.
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Mentor and coach senior developers and engineers on architecture and modern engineering practices.
3. Cloud & Infrastructure (Azure)
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Design and implement solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Storage, API Management, etc.).
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Architect cloud solutions focusing on high availability, disaster recovery, security, and cost optimization.
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Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure compliance with cloud governance and enterprise policies.
4. Data Architecture & Database Design
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Design robust and scalable database solutions using both SQL and NoSQL technologies.
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Strong experience in SQL Server (schema design, indexing, performance tuning).
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Hands-on experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases, including data modeling and scalability considerations.
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Define data access strategies, caching, and data consistency models across distributed systems.
5. Integration & Messaging
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Design and implement message-driven and event-based architectures.
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Hands-on experience with Message Queuing systems (Service Bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar).
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Ensure reliable asynchronous communication, error handling, and system resilience.
6. DevOps, CI/CD & Engineering Excellence
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Design and promote DevOps practices across the application lifecycle.
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Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
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Enable automated builds, deployments, testing, and monitoring.
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Advocate for infrastructure-as-code, environment standardization, and release automation.
7. Agile & Delivery Practices
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Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
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Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical estimation activities.
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Ensure architectural alignment while enabling fast, iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
8. Analysis, Decision Making & Stakeholder Collaboration
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Demonstrate strong analytical skills to evaluate technical options, trade-offs, and risks.
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Make informed architectural and technology decisions considering functional and non-functional requirements.
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Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
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Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
Work Experience
Core Technologies
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C# / .NET Core
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ReactJS
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Microservices Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
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Microsoft Azure
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CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar)
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DevOps practices
Databases
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SQL Server
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MongoDB (or equivalent NoSQL DB)
Integration
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Message Queuing / Event-driven systems
Professional Skills & Competencies
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Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
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Excellent decision-making ability
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Up-to-date knowledge of latest technology trends and modern architectures
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Leadership and mentoring capabilities
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Strong communication and documentation skills
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Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
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Experience with large-scale enterprise or cloud-native applications
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Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards
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Prior experience in architect or technical lead roles
