Solution Architect

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Bellevue, WA

Duration: 10+ months

Term: Contract

Job Description:

We are looking for Experienced Solution Architect with a minimum of 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, specializing in Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application development. We need someone who can do hands-on coding.

Experienced Solution Architect with a minimum of 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, specializing in Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions using technologies such as C#, MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, Azure Notification Hubs, and PostgreSQL. Familiarity with Java, Kotlin, Conduktor (Kafka Management), and experience in the telecom domain are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure cloud-based solutions on Azure and Kubernetes.
• Develop cloud-native applications using C# (required), with familiarity in Java and Kotlin for backend development.
• Architect solutions using Azure services including Cosmos DB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Event Hubs, Service Bus, and Notification Hubs.
• Drive performance optimization, ensuring applications are responsive, efficient, and cost-effective.
• Take ownership of production issue troubleshooting and resolution, ensuring root causes are identified and addressed permanently.
• Implement and lead telemetry, logging, and monitoring strategies using tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and ELK Stack.
• Provide test automation guidance, supporting robust testing practices and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor technical teams on cloud-native best practices, Kubernetes operations, container orchestration, and microservices design.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable, future-proof architectures.
• Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and industry best practices, including any relevant telecom regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 7 10 years in cloud solution architecture using Azure and Kubernetes.
• Strong hands-on expertise in C# development (required).
• Familiarity with Java and Kotlin for backend development.
• In-depth experience with Azure services: Cosmos DB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Notification Hubs.
• Proven expertise in performance tuning, resource optimization, and cloud cost management.
• Strong track record in troubleshooting and resolving production issues in real-time, high-availability environments.
• Deep knowledge of telemetry, monitoring, and logging using modern tools including Splunk.
• Experience with Kafka Management using Conduktor.
• Ability to guide and implement test automation strategies, integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the telecom domain, including telecom-specific platforms, architectures, and compliance standards.
• Certification in Azure Solutions Architect or other relevant cloud certifications.
• Exposure to 5G, OSS/BSS, or other telecom technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with Java, Kotlin, Conduktor (Kafka Management), and experience in the telecom domain are preferred

Key Skills:

Azure, Kubernetes, cloud-native application development, C# Coding expected, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Automated Test Environment Setup