.Net Azure Solution Architect

Job: .Net Azure Solution Architect.

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Long Term Contract

We need candidates with .NET and C# experience, candidates cannot come from a Java/AWS background this needs Azure and .Net stack (not Java). Also the candidates should be certified in following: AZ-305 Microsoft Azure solutions architect. The Microsoft certification logo for AZ-305 should be in their profile.

1. Must have worked as lead solution architect in a large org like ideally banking/fintech.
2. Must have excellent communication skills and should exuberate confidence. Should be able to ask right questions. This individual will work with sr tech leads in the org.
3. Should have ability to design an end to end solution. Few pointers on this:
4. Experience in domain drive design and ability to develop archetypes or domain specific application patterns
5. Have designed and developed an application consisting large numbers of micro services
6. Understands SSO, OAuth integration, and microservices/ API security, etc.
7. Must have designed multi-tenant / SaaS application
8. Strong Azure PaaS services experience, especially the ones listed in the JD.
9. Should have ability to design an enterprise grade Azure cloud architecture
10. Strong experience in Kubernetes / AKS is a must. Must understand ingress/egress, determine sidecar requirements, service discovery, and service mesh such as Istio.
11. Should have experience working in monorepo
12. Should be able to analyze existing code, existing digital banking architecture patterns and artifacts and determine the suitability of these assets for developing a new AML platform
13. Should be able to determine integration services requirements and patterns.
14. Should be able to estimate effort in developing new services

Skills and Qualifications:
Educational Background: Bachelor s degree in business, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field. A master s degree is a plus.
Experience: 10+ years of application architecture experience, with product design, development, and modernization and transformation programs.
Software Architecture
SaaS Software Architecture
o Saas Architecture
o Strong understanding of microservices architecture, serverless functions, event-driven architecture, and other relevant patterns.
o SaaS Business Models
o SaaS Development Platforms
API Design
o Experience with designing and implementing RESTful APIs and other types of APIs including for real time low latency uses
Technical & Compliance Knowledge (Desired to have):
o Strong understanding of financial crime risk management, AML solutions, and transaction monitoring platforms.
o Experience working with AI-driven AML solutions, behavioral analytics, and risk-scoring models.
Agile & Product Development Experience:
o Proven experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).
o Excellent change management, communication, and training skills.
o Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Communication & Stakeholder Management:
o Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey product vision, requirements, and strategic roadmaps.
Desired tools and techniques:
o Cloud Technologies Experience with Azure is a must, familiarity with Azure
o Programming Languages - Proficiency in languages like C# .net depending on the SaaS platform and stack.
o Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)