Experience: 17+ Years
We are seeking a hands-on Azure Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native applications. This role requires strong code-level expertise in modern frontend frameworks and REST/GraphQL API design, acting as the critical bridge between business requirements and technical execution.
The ideal candidate will ensure that frontend experiences are seamlessly powered by a robust, secure, and high-performing API layer on Azure, while also bringing strong exposure to AI technologies, agentic frameworks, and modern AI tools.
1. Architectural Design
- Lead end-to-end architecture of Azure-based solutions aligned with the Well-Architected Framework
- Create Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and detailed solution blueprints across compute, storage, and networking
- Ensure scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization across all designs
2. API Strategy & Governance
- Design and manage enterprise API ecosystems using Azure API Management (APIM)
- Define standards for:
- API versioning and lifecycle management
- Security (OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
- Throttling and rate limiting
- Documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Drive API-first design principles across engineering teams
3. Frontend Architecture Guidance
- Define and promote frontend architectural patterns such as:
- Micro-frontends
- Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
- Ensure seamless integration with Azure services like Static Web Apps, CDN, and Front Door
- Guide teams on performance optimization and user experience best practices
4. Hands-on Prototyping
- Build Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate complex integrations between frontend and backend systems
- Implement solutions such as:
- Authentication using MSAL
- Real-time communication using SignalR
- Actively contribute to code when required
5. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Drive infrastructure automation using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Ensure consistent, repeatable deployments across Dev, Test, and Production environments
- Promote best practices in infrastructure versioning and governance
6. DevOps & CI/CD
- Architect and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Enable zero-downtime deployments and automated testing strategies
- Improve release velocity while maintaining reliability and security
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and services
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL design
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.)
- Expertise in API security (OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
- Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
- Strong exposure to AI/ML concepts, AI tools, and agentic frameworks
- Experience in designing scalable, distributed cloud-native systems
