Job role – Azure Solution Architect

Location – Bellevue, WA (Onsite)

Job Summary

Experienced Solution Architect with a minimum of 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, specializing in Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions using technologies such as C#, MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, Azure Notification Hubs, and PostgreSQL. Familiarity with Java, Kotlin, Conduktor (Kafka Management), and experience in the telecom domain are preferred. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure cloud-based solutions on Azure and Kubernetes. • Develop cloud-native applications using C# (required), with familiarity in Java and Kotlin for backend development. • Architect solutions using Azure services including Cosmos DB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Event Hubs, Service Bus, and Notification Hubs. • Drive performance optimization, ensuring applications are responsive, efficient, and cost-effective. • Take ownership of production issue troubleshooting and resolution, ensuring root causes are identified and addressed permanently. • Implement and lead telemetry, logging, and monitoring strategies using tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and ELK Stack. • Provide test automation guidance, supporting robust testing practices and integration into CI/CD pipelines. • Mentor technical teams on cloud-native best practices, Kubernetes operations, container orchestration, and microservices design. • Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable, future-proof architectures. • Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and industry best practices, including any relevant telecom regulations. Required Skills and Qualifications: • Minimum 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 7–10 years in cloud solution architecture using Azure and Kubernetes. • Strong hands-on expertise in C# development (required). • Familiarity with Java and Kotlin for backend development. • In-depth experience with Azure services: Cosmos DB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Notification Hubs. • Proven expertise in performance tuning, resource optimization, and cloud cost management. • Strong track record in troubleshooting and resolving production issues in real-time, high-availability environments. • Deep knowledge of telemetry, monitoring, and logging using modern tools including Splunk. • Experience with Kafka Management using Conduktor. • Ability to guide and implement test automation strategies, integrated with CI/CD pipelines. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in the telecom domain, including telecom-specific platforms, architectures, and compliance standards. • Certification in Azure Solutions Architect or other relevant cloud certifications. • Exposure to 5G, OSS/BSS, or other telecom technologies. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

We are looking for Experienced Solution Architect with a minimum of 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, specializing in Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application development. We need someone who can do hands-on coding.

Mandatory Areas

Must Have Skills –

Azure: 10+ Years

Kubernetes:5+ Years

cloud-native application development: 8+ Years

.C# Coding expected: 8+ Years

Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL:5+ Years

Automated Test Environment Setup (Strong & Mandatory): 5+ Years

Optional Skills:

MongoDB, Java, Kotlin, Conduktor, Telecom Domain, DevOps, CI/CD Pipeline

Mandatory if Applicable