Azure Application Architect

Azure Application Architect designs, implements, and manages cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, focusing on application development and deployment. They translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Key responsibilities include designing architectures, managing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing existing solutions for cost and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing and Implementing Azure Solutions:

Develop and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available applications and infrastructure within the Azure environment. This includes selecting appropriate Azure services (like Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB) and integrating them into a cohesive solution.

Cloud Migration:

Plan and execute the migration of existing applications and infrastructure to Azure, minimizing downtime and ensuring a smooth transition.

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for Azure applications, automating the build, test, and deployment process.

Performance Optimization:

Evaluate and optimize existing Azure solutions for improved performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability.

Security and Compliance:

Ensure the security and compliance of Azure environments with relevant standards and best practices.

Technical Leadership:

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, leading architectural design sessions and collaborating with stakeholders.

Documentation:

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for Azure solutions, including architectural diagrams and deployment procedures.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

Monitor Azure environments, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong Azure Knowledge:

Deep understanding of Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and serverless computing.

Application Development Expertise:

Experience with full-stack development, including technologies like .NET Core, Angular, and NodeJS.

Cloud Architecture Principles:

Familiarity with cloud design patterns, architectural frameworks (like the Azure Well-Architected Framework), and best practices.

Security Best Practices:

Knowledge of Azure security features and how to implement secure solutions.

DevOps Practices:

Experience with DevOps principles and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.

Problem-Solving and Communication:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to various stakeholders.