Azure Solutions Architect

We are looking for Azure Solutions Architect for our client in Malvern PA.

Job Title: Azure Solutions Architect

Job Location: Malvern PA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $65.00hr - $70.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 8+ years of IT experience with 4+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure and technical leadership.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure API Management (APIM).
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Functions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Service Bus / Storage Queues.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database / Cosmos DB.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Key Vault.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python Development.
• Expertise in REST APIs, Microservices, Integration Patterns, and Event-Driven Architectures.
• Experience leading technical teams and providing architectural guidance.
• Strong understanding of Azure security, monitoring, governance, and cloud best practices.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture design, technical strategy, and delivery of enterprise-grade Azure cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor development teams, and drive best practices across projects.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Architect and manage Azure API Management (APIM) for API integrations and governance.
• Develop serverless solutions using Azure Functions and Python.
• Design event-driven architectures using Azure Service Bus, Storage Queues, and Event Grid.
• Implement and optimize Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, or other Azure database platforms.
• Secure applications and infrastructure using Azure Key Vault, Managed Identity, and RBAC.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to define solution roadmaps.
• Drive CI/CD implementation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.

Nice to Have:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204).
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).

Skills:

• Azure API Management (APIM).
• Azure Functions.
• Azure Service Bus.
• Storage Queues.
• Azure SQL Database.
• Cosmos DB.
• Azure Key Vault.
• Python.
• REST APIs.
• Microservices.
• Integration Patterns.
• Event-Driven Architectures.
• Docker.
• Kubernetes (AKS).
• Azure DevOps.
• Infrastructure as Code.
• Terraform.
• Bicep.
• ARM Templates.

Qualification And Education:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities