Enterprise Architect - Cloud & Microservices Transformation (Azure Focus)

Job Title: Enterprise Architect - Cloud & Microservices Transformation (Azure Focus)

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Enterprise Architect with 12-15 years of progressive experience to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise-level cloud solutions, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving our digital transformation initiatives, particularly in migrating monolithic applications to scalable, resilient, and cloud-native microservices architectures. This role requires a deep understanding of various cloud platforms, exceptional technical leadership, and the ability to define strategic roadmaps that align technology with business objectives. Experience with hybrid environments, seamlessly integrating on-premises and cloud platforms, is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Define and champion the enterprise architecture strategy, standards, and best practices, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology trends.
• Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and performant solutions leveraging a wide range of Azure services.
• Provide architectural leadership for migrating existing monolithic applications to modern microservices architectures, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure cloud services, including but not limited to:
• Integration: Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Service Bus
• Compute: Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps
• Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, Application Insights
• Databases: Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL
• Architect and oversee the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to ensure efficient and automated software delivery.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, product owners, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and architectural designs.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and quality standards.
• Evaluate new technologies and architectural patterns, making recommendations for their adoption where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including solution designs, technical specifications, and roadmaps.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and scalability requirements.
• Participate in pre-sales activities or client engagements as a technical expert when required.

Legacy Migration Expertise:

• Business Architecture & Alignment: Translate business strategy into technology capabilities through capability modelling, stakeholder mapping, domain-driven design, and collaborative domain roadmaps with business and IT leadership.
• Data Architecture: Metadata strategy, data modelling
• Document Generation: Experience with high-volume, template-based systems
• Workflow Engines: Familiarity with Power Automate, Camunda
• Event-Driven Design: Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Kafka
• UX/UI: High-level understanding of UX/UI design, development.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 12-15 years of progressive experience in IT with a significant focus on enterprise architecture and cloud solutions.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure with hands-on experience in architecting and implementing solutions using services such as:
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Functions
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Container Apps
• Azure Monitor
• Application Insights
• Azure Cosmos DB or Azure SQL
• Extensive experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Proficiency in .NET framework with C# as the primary development language.
• Proven experience in migrating large-scale monolithic applications to microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, serverless) and their application.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts¹ to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Hybrid environments, encompassing both on-premises and cloud platform integrated environments.
• Knowledge of Automation Testing Frameworks.
• Familiarity with CMS (Content Management Systems).
• Experience with OnBase, OpenText, Foxpro, Informatica.
• Understanding of the Legal Recovery Process and related systems/workflows.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).