Azure Solution Architect ( Full-time at a Fortune 500 tech MNC)

Job Details :

13+ Years of development and application modernization experience.

Experience in hosting and configuring applications on IIS and leading the modernization of applications to the Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) platform, including migration experience.

Expertise in application hosting, configuration, and optimization across various Azure PaaS services (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instance (ACI) ).

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to find alternate ways to achieve goals.

Ability to understand application architecture, dependencies, and integrations .

Should have led and managed a team of more than 5 members and be able to guide the team technically .

Very good understanding of application migration scenarios and pathways.

Primary Skills

Hands-on web application development skills .

Hands-on experience in developing and hosting web applications on the Azure PaaS platform .

Primary database skills (e.g., database connectivity, configurations, etc.).

Ability to analyze application dependencies .

Collaborate with Enterprise Architect, Data Platform, DevOps, and Integration Teams to ensure cloud adoption follows standard best practices.

Well-versed in containerizing web application front-end and web services .

Should understand the detailed complexities of hosting containerized applications on Kubernetes .

Application performance assessment pre- and post-migration.

Ensure that the proposed solution covers Azure strategy , stakeholder management , and the actual solution (covering business, application, and Infrastructure), including commercial aspects in terms of value for money (not commercial costing, etc.).

Understanding of customer Infra landscape , ability to Design Azure Landing Zone and provide the Azure target state solution architecture .

Secondary Skills

Work with Internal stakeholders, Customer stakeholders, and Project Managers to understand migration requirements and provide solutions accordingly.

Troubleshooting experience with the Azure PaaS platform.

Basic understanding of containerization and AKS service .

Soft Skills

Good customer relationship management (connect) .

Positive attitude and excellent communication skills to manage customer calls.

Prepare solution presentations .