Solutions Engineer - Azure

Job Title: Solutions Engineer - Azure



Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite)





Key Technology: Java, SQL/NoSQL database, Azure, UI, Kubernetes






Job Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead engineer for each domain
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to ensure understanding needed for engineering level guidance to nearshore teams
• Translate architecture design to engineering level guidance
• Own specifying architectural designs into sprint-ready engineering tasks for assigned domain
• Ensure delivery to the solution architecture within domain
• Answer design questions for sprint teams
• Participate in backlog refinement sessions to align team with the architecture
• Act as the internal technical expert supporting Product design and Engineering teams on demonstrations and technical discussions.
• Create/Update documentation such as solution design patterns and engineering standards.
• Lead technical discussions around APIs, integrations, data flow, compliance and security.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on best practices, technical implementation, and scalability.

Skills and Experience Required:

Required:

• 8+ years in backend, full-stack, or cloud-based software engineering
• Backend development experience with Java 11 and Spring Boot 2.6.15
• Frontend development skills with Angular 9 and TypeScript 3.8
• Solid knowledge of system architecture, API design, and integration patterns
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks
• Proven experience delivering solutions using Azure PaaS services
• Experience with Azure Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL integration
• Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL)
• Experience deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes and Redis caching
• Proficient in developing Azure Functions (C#) and integrating with Service Bus
• Expertise in setting up monitoring and logging pipelines using AppInsights and Log Analytics
• Must be able to combine strong microservices backend development skills with frontend UI understanding.
• Experience working with Kubernetes deployments and Redis for caching is important.
• Should have proven ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications using AppInsights and Log Analytics.
• Cross-functional experience integrating UI, middleware, and backend services is critical.

Tech Stack:

Java 11, Spring Boot 2.6.15, Kubernetes, Redis, Azure Functions (C#), Azure Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus, Angular 9, TypeScript 3.8, AppInsights, Log Analytics