Project Role : Application Tech Support Practitioner
Project Role Description : Act as the ongoing interface between the client and the system or application. Dedicated to quality, using exceptional communication skills to keep our world class systems running. Can accurately define a client issue and can interpret and design a resolution based on deep product knowledge.
Must have skills : Microsoft Azure PaaS
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary
As a Senior Microsoft Azure PaaS Architect, you will design, develop, and implement cloud-native applications and enterprise solutions using Microsoft Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS). The role requires extensive expertise in architecting scalable, secure, highly available, and resilient cloud solutions leveraging Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps.
The architect will have strong experience in cloud migration, microservices, serverless computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, and enterprise integration. The role involves leading cloud transformation initiatives, collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders, and delivering modern cloud solutions using Agile and DevOps best practices.

Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement enterprise-grade cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure PaaS services.
2. Architect cloud-native, microservices-based, and serverless applications using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
3. Design, develop, and manage scalable and secure APIs using Azure API Management (APIM).
4. Implement event-driven architectures using Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs.
5. Build and manage data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Storage services.
6. Develop and optimize applications using Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Cache for Redis, and Azure Storage.
7. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
8. Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Azure Pipelines.
9. Design identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
10. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure applications using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
11. Perform cloud migrations from on-premises environments and other cloud platforms to Azure PaaS.
12. Ensure application security, compliance, governance, and high availability following the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
13. Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and development teams to deliver enterprise cloud solutions.
14. Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentoring to engineering teams.
15. Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Professional & Technical Skills:
1. 6+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure and cloud application development.
2. Strong expertise in Azure PaaS services including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure API Management (APIM), Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Event Hubs.
3. Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Storage services (Blob, Queue, File, Table), Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Cache for Redis.
4. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Azure Key Vault, Managed Identity, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
5. Experience with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Azure Alerts.
6. Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
7. Strong programming skills in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Azure SDK, PowerShell, Python, or Java.
8. Experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating enterprise applications.
9. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, serverless computing, event-driven architecture, and cloud design patterns.
10. Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Azure Pipelines.
11. Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
12. Experience with cloud migration, application modernization, and hybrid cloud solutions.
13. Familiarity with messaging, integration, and API security best practices.
14. Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
15. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Additional Information:
1. The candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in Microsoft Azure PaaS.
2. This position is based at the Hyderabad office.
3. A minimum of 15 years of full-time education is required.

15 years full time education

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