Azure Architecture

Azure Architecture (6-8 years)

Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:

- Azure Architecture & Solution Design:

- Design and architect end-to-end Azure solutions that incorporate microservices, serverless computing, and containerized workloads.
- Develop architecture blueprints, technical documentation, and integration frameworks that align with best practices in microservices.
- Drive the technical decision-making for complex Azure migration and modernization projects, ensuring seamless integration of microservices.
- Microservices Strategy & Implementation:

- Define and implement a strategy for microservices architecture on Azure, using services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and API Management.
- Collaborate with development teams to create microservices and design service-to-service communication, service discovery, and API gateways.
- Establish best practices for microservices architecture, including service isolation, scalability, observability, and security.
- Azure Infrastructure & Environment Management:

- Oversee Azure infrastructure design, including networking, storage, and compute resources tailored for microservices workloads.
- Implement best practices for Azure governance, security, and high availability, ensuring scalability across microservices and Azure environments.
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting in production environments.
- DevOps Integration & Automation:

- Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate the deployment of microservices using Azure DevOps, ARM Templates, Terraform, and other IaC tools.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to incorporate DevSecOps practices, ensuring security is integrated throughout the development pipeline.
- Security & Compliance:

- Ensure that all Azure-based microservices solutions adhere to security policies and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
- Design identity management and access control using Azure Active Directory, RBAC, and other Azure security tools for secure access.
- Implement monitoring and alerting frameworks to detect and address security threats and vulnerabilities within microservices.
- Performance Optimization & Cost Management:

- Analyze resource utilization across microservices and implement strategies for cost optimization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage Azure costs, identifying and implementing opportunities for performance improvement and resource efficiency.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership:

- Partner with cross-functional teams, including product, development, and security, to align Azure architecture and microservices with business needs.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience: 6-8 years in cloud architecture, with deep expertise in Azure and a focus on microservices.
- Certifications: Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are highly preferred.

Skills Required:

- Extensive knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, and Identity) with a focus on microservices.
- Strong expertise in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes, AKS).
- Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline design, artifact management, and automation practices.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance standards, and identity management (Azure AD, RBAC).
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability for microservices using tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Prometheus, and Grafana.

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