Azure Cloud Architect

Role : Azure Cloud Architect 
Location : Portland, OR
Duration : Contract 
Candidate must already be local to Portland, OR area. This role is hybrid, 4 days onsite in Portland, OR.
In this senior role, you will play a key part in the design, development, and deployment of modern, cloud-native solutions. You ll be responsible for both frontend and backend architecture, driving best practices in full stack development, performance optimization, and cloud scalability. Your expertise will help modernize mission-critical systems used in vehicle visualization, manufacturing operations, and other cutting-edge use cases.
As a senior engineer, you will collaborate with IT, engineering, and manufacturing teams, and lead technical decision-making that supports global manufacturing operations and long-term digital transformation initiatives.

What You Will Drive at DTNA

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native applications using Java, .NET, and Azure technologies.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and IT to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide architectural input for integrating new technologies and modernizing legacy systems.
• Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design through implementation, deployment, and support.
• Participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and ensure code quality across the development team.
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications to ensure performance, availability, and scalability across distributed environments.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, solution architectures, and integration plans.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum framework, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in full stack development with a strong focus on Java or .NET (C#).
• Experience with common observability tools like Splunk, Datadog, or ThousandEyes
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure, including services like AKS, App Services, Key Vault, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Proven experience with cloud-native application development, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation.
• Strong architectural skills with the ability to design complex, scalable, and secure systems.
• Ability to mentor developers, lead code reviews, and drive best practices across teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional, enterprise environments.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience in large-scale enterprise or manufacturing environments, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with CAD integrations (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) or engineering tools used in vehicle development.
• Hands-on experience building modern frontends using React or similar JavaScript frameworks.
• Working knowledge of event-driven architectures, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, and cloud security.
• Passion for innovative technologies in the connected vehicle or manufacturing space.