Cloud Solution Architect

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 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