Azure Architect

  • Washington D.C., DC
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 3 days ago

Overview

On Site
$40 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

Azure Architect

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Architect to join our team and provide architectural leadership for enterprise-level cloud initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native and hybrid solutions, particularly leveraging Microsoft Azure, and a strong background in leading large-scale, mission-critical projects.

Scope of Work

Architect and implement cloud-native and hybrid solutions, aligning with enterprise architecture standards and business goals.

Serve as a technical anchor and architectural lead across Agile teams, guiding design decisions and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

Lead architectural decision-making during Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).

Translate business requirements into robust architectural designs and maintain solution architecture blueprints.

Lead the evaluation and selection of technology stacks, frameworks, and integration patterns (microservices, APIs, Azure cloud).

Provide hands-on support for critical components (code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting).

Promote enterprise integration standards and reusable patterns.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX, QA, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver cohesive, user-centric solutions.

Drive modernization efforts (legacy system migration, DevSecOps adoption).

Skills / Experience Required

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.

7+ years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing cloud-native and hybrid solutions.

Proven software development background (senior developer or technical lead level).

Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, serverless, networking, security, governance).

Experience with AWS is a plus.

Strong knowledge of microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and DevSecOps practices.

Track record of delivering scalable and secure enterprise solutions.

Experience collaborating with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to align stakeholders and foster teamwork.

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

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