MSFT Azure Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect

Location: Remote – EST Time Zones Preferred
Compensation: Competitive
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card

We are seeking a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect with a strong software development/programming background to design and deliver enterprise-grade Azure solutions. Unlike infrastructure-focused roles, this position requires someone who has evolved from application development into architecture , with deep expertise in Azure PaaS, application modernization, and cloud-native design .

You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and developers to translate requirements into secure, scalable Azure solutions. This role is hands-on and strategic, blending architecture design with modern programming and DevOps practices .

• Design, architect, and implement Azure-based solutions with a focus on PaaS and application services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Event Grid, Service Bus).

• Partner with developers to modernize legacy applications into cloud-native solutions using microservices and containerization (AKS, Docker).

• Lead application migration strategies to Azure, including refactoring and replatforming workloads.

• Develop and enforce governance, compliance, and security standards using Azure AD/Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, Defender, and Sentinel .

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Bicep .

• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of Azure solutions through automation and monitoring.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, presenting architecture roadmaps and solution strategies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (required).

• 8+ years in IT with at least 5 years in Azure architecture .

• Prior background as a software developer/engineer (C#, .NET, Java, or similar).

• Strong experience in Azure PaaS (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Cosmos DB, Event Hub).

• Proficiency in modern programming and scripting languages (C#, Java, Python, PowerShell, etc.).

• Hands-on expertise with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) .

• Solid understanding of microservices, APIs, containers (AKS/Docker) , and event-driven architecture.

• Experience designing solutions in hybrid and cloud-native environments .

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification required; additional Microsoft certifications preferred.

• Experience in application modernization and digital transformation projects.

• Knowledge of data platform services (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Synapse Analytics).

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.

At CEI’s Solutions Division, you’ll be part of a collaborative team of experts focused on building cutting-edge cloud applications. We prioritize continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence while solving real-world enterprise challenges.

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