MSFT Azure Architect

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Job Title: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect 

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

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Why Join Us?

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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