Solution Azure Architect- Remote - W2 Position

Position: Application Solution Azure Architect- 100% Remote - W2 Position Company Description We provide Recruitment and Staffing services to many industries through innovative and customized solutions. Our commitment to research, understanding of hiring strategies, talent availability, and compensation benchmarking makes us a proud hiring partner. We work as trusted business partners and strive to deliver the most value and highest return on investment for our clients. Job Summary This role is for an Application Solution Azure Architect, 100% remote, W2 Contractor with an unspecified contract duration. Requires 8+ years in application development, Azure expertise, and preferred Azure certifications. Key Responsibilities • Architecture & Solution Design expertise: design high‑level and low‑level architecture for cloud‑native and hybrid enterprise applications. • Develop scalable systems using Azure PaaS services, microservices, APIs, and serverless components. • Define architecture standards, integration patterns, and technology roadmaps. • Provide technical leadership in modernizing monolithic systems to microservices and event‑driven architectures. • Hands‑on experience with Azure services: • Compute: Azure App Service, AKS, Azure Functions • Integration: API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps • Storage & Data: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Data Lake • Security: Azure AD, Managed Identities, Key Vault, RBAC • Dev Ops: Azure Dev Ops pipelines, Git Hub Actions • Networking: VNets, Private Endpoints, Application Gateway, Firewall • Technical governance: review solution designs, code quality, and architectural compliance. • Set non‑functional requirements (security, scalability, performance, reliability, observability) and conduct architecture reviews. • Produce solution design documentation. • Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, development managers, and Dev Ops teams; guide developers and junior architects. • Assist in RFP responses, technical estimations, and client proposal presentations. Required Skills & Experience • 8+ years of experience in application development and architecture. • Strong understanding of Azure cloud‑native patterns and enterprise integration patterns. • Proficiency in .NET Core, Java, or Node.js for backend and RESTful API design. • Hands‑on with microservices, containers (Docker), Kubernetes (AKS). • Experience with cloud CI/CD pipelines, IaC (ARM, Bicep, Terraform), and release automation. • Strong understanding of security best practices, networking, and identity management in Azure. • Excellent communication and client interaction abilities. • Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills. • Ability to mentor and influence cross‑functional teams. • Comfortable working in agile, fast‑paced environments. Preferred / Good to Have • Azure certifications such as AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert), AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate), AZ-400 (Dev Ops Engineer Expert). Contact Mohammed Ilyas Phone: Text: Email: Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job